challenging
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“Canada’s service sector experienced a net rise in activity during May, but growth was fragile and masked a challenging business environment,” said Paul Smith, economics director at S&P Global Market Intelligence.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Baldy is thinking about how she will cover the 2027 campaign, but believes she will not interview candidates, an exercise she considers challenging.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Women’s Open, wants Riviera Country Club to be an challenging test and a showcase for women’s golf.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
His awkward angle, coming from beyond the perpendicular, with the ability to move the ball away from right-handers makes him very challenging for a batter to line up.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
He watched his classmates tap-dance with tongues, challenging one another, slipping and sliding from story to story.
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
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