- present participle of challenge.
challenging
Example Sentences
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NYC Common Sense, a nonpartisan advocacy group, filed a lawsuit in June challenging Mr. Mamdani’s “directive ending criminal enforcement of e-bike violations” on behalf of safety advocates, “vulnerable pedestrians” and victims of this e-bike terror.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Swiatek says it can be challenging to contend with external criticism while searching for her best form.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
New research from Stanford is challenging that picture.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
Assessing opposition to the war is challenging due to censorship.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
Plus, the work was not intellectually challenging to him.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
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