challenging
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This means that the true size of the outbreak is unknown and the task of finding infected patients and anyone they may have spread the virus to more challenging.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Federal agents have legal protections that can make it challenging to convict them—but Moriarty said she was confident Castro could be successfully prosecuted.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Confrontational since childhood — his mother recalls him challenging his teachers and practicing fiery speeches in the mirror — Manzo became disillusioned by his government’s failure to contain crime.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Most of us already know physical activity is important, but sticking with a routine can still feel challenging, especially when time is limited.
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
Most challenging of all was the fact that there was not one person who had ever been involved in an underwater excavation in South Korea.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
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