challenged

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One of only two clean sweeps in the entire collection of awards, nobody could have challenged Michael Skubala for League One's best boss.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Harding challenged Dudamel to a race around the bases, but before the pair could lace up their cleats, Dudamel quickly told him, “You will win.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

He also challenged the technology companies to explain to Canadians exactly how they protect their customers’ data.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

"I challenged the club over my compensation in 1986, but they said they'd paid what they had to," he says.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Nobody openly challenged gender boundaries—in spite of the wartime crew cuts and men’s underwear.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein