challenging
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Such an operation would be extremely challenging and fraught with danger, according to military experts and former US defence officials who spoke to the BBC.
From BBC
“Owners are alarmed,” one of the people said, “that this negotiation has been as challenging as it’s been.”
“The intersection of these headwinds is resulting in an operating reality that is challenging the idea of CPG as a bastion of consistency,” the analysts say, “widening the gap between the most and least advantaged.”
“Given the conditions and the level of medical negligence we are already challenging in court, this should not come as a surprise.”
From Los Angeles Times
Since attacks began Feb. 28, the Iran war and the resulting shock to global oil markets have created a challenging environment for the Fed.
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