challenged

Example Sentences

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My optimism has been challenged by the past month’s events, but I still believe the consensus is too negative.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

To get to the point where I am being surprised and challenged and blown away and moved to tears in scenes with Lukita is like the coolest thing in the world.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Improved social care would help ambulances, because they are being "challenged in moving people through into hospitals because there are no beds. It would help corridor care".

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“Maybe their autonomy is being challenged or changed, their friends are leaving the workplace, or they disagree with the company’s direction,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Maggie was the most geographically challenged person she knew, but she associated the general area with the Osage and Delaware.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith