- present participle of challenge.
challenging
Example Sentences
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Evonik Industries said it plans to cut 3,200 jobs in the coming years as part of a restructuring plan, citing a challenging environment and high competition.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026
He acknowledges that analysing sweat loss over short intervals up to 20 minutes long "can be challenging" but says his company's products appear effective for 30-minute, or longer, workouts.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
"I don't want to come on here and be delusional that there is no process, there is no forces at work which are challenging the prime minister as leader," Kyle added.
From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026
Among the most ambitious and challenging ideas riding this wave of enthusiasm is something that sounds almost like science fiction: orbital data centers.
From Science Daily • Jun. 19, 2026
He glares at me as though challenging me to speak.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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