challenging
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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
Ryan told MLAs about the case of an autistic teenager with challenging behaviours and "significant social and emotional support needs".
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Before he climbed to the NBA’s mountaintop, though, Dolan spent decades challenging the patience of nearly everyone in the world of professional basketball—starting with Knicks fans.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Ritter filed a federal lawsuit in California in April challenging the arbitration.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Zvezda snorted from inside, as if challenging her threat.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
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