- present participle of challenge.
challenging
Example Sentences
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The emphasis on character over action divided critics when the first season premiered - some praised its "intelligence and realism", while others found its measured pace challenging.
From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026
This can be especially challenging when the species involved perceive the world in different ways.
From Science Daily • Jun. 20, 2026
Stresses on middle-class Americans stood out for challenging the traditional view that joining the middle class, as many aspire to do, brings financial security.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
“It’s a challenging golf course already, and you put 30-mile-an-hour winds on top of it, it tests the best players in the world pretty well. I think they were prudent with the course setup.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
It’s challenging to shoulder all the stuff you get from the Kingdom of Death.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
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