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challenging

[chal-in-jing] / ˈtʃæl ɪn dʒɪŋ /














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“In automotive, we are seeing positive developments, especially in software-defined vehicles, dampened by a challenging high-voltage business for e-mobility,” Hanebeck said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

"While we continue to believe in the strength of the core business, TGJones has experienced highly challenging trading conditions over the past year, along with many other brick-and-mortar retailers," the spokesperson said.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Mostly that pistachios have on and off years, producing significantly less every other year, and need sufficient cooling periods in the winter, which is becoming more challenging in California due to the warming climate.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

A challenging advertising market, changes in search traffic and increased competition have forced digital-media firms to recalibrate.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

“The second eldest liked to test his strength, so I made sure he had challenging arenas.”

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi




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