challenged

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Before filing the lawsuit, the Hillside Federation, a nonprofit representing roughly four dozen homeowner and resident associations in the Santa Monica Mountains, challenged the city on one permit approval it found particularly egregious.

From Los Angeles Times

"People do feel insecure, their identity has been challenged and we shouldn't ignore that, but churches, I think, have the opportunity to listen to that," said the incoming archbishop.

From BBC

But analysts point to shifts elsewhere as evidence that democracy on the continent is being challenged.

From BBC

Olson challenged students to develop a printable aluminum alloy stronger than any that existed at the time.

From Science Daily

He challenged other countries to match or beat US funding for UN aid.

From Barron's