challenging
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Stones says he had to "dig deep" to come through one of the most challenging periods of his career before securing his place in the 26-player group.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026
For many Americans, middle age is becoming more challenging than it was for previous generations.
From Science Daily • Jun. 14, 2026
It’s already been challenging for AI companies to effectively monetize their services; now Anthropic has found itself in the U.S. government’s crosshairs once more.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 13, 2026
His challenging Queen Mab speech, which can glaze the eyes, here is delivered with delectable playfulness, as Mercutio sports almost flirtatiously with Romeo.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
The predictable response is that civil rights advocates are as committed to challenging mass incarceration and other forms of structural racism as they are to preserving affirmative action.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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