challenging
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Hague has also been open with her fans about her struggles with pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood, describing having her first child as challenging at times.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Baldy is thinking about how she will cover the 2027 campaign, but believes she will not interview candidates, an exercise she considers challenging.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Sales in China remain under pressure due to the highly competitive industry landscape and challenging macro environment, the company said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Women’s Open, wants Riviera Country Club to be an challenging test and a showcase for women’s golf.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
“By the end of the meeting,” Haldeman remembered, “Nixon was as angry as his foreign affairs chief. The thought that an alleged weirdo was blatantly challenging the president infuriated him.”
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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