challenging
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At the time, the departures left the office understaffed amid a glut of habeas corpus petition cases from federal immigration detainees challenging their arrests during the surge.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
In my view, a lack of transparency can make things like planning for a mortgage or long-term investment more challenging, especially as my generation navigates adulting.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026
"That's what makes this disease particularly challenging to control."
From Science Daily • Jun. 16, 2026
Megan, even with the title “All Her Fault,” you’re challenging viewers to think about our own gender bias and how we view things.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
Her eyes are bold, almost as if they’re challenging the camera, daring it to catch her not smiling.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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