challenging
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As life gradually expanded from deeper waters into shallower marine environments, conditions became much more challenging.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
“More small business owners are struggling with significant and unpredictable hikes in fuel prices, which are more challenging for small businesses to pass on to their customers compared to their larger corporate competitors,” Dunkelberg added.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Midfielder Kendall showed she is more than capable of challenging for a regular role, while Manchester City's Blindkilde Brown was a standout performer in the victory over Ukraine in the number 10 position.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Higher Treasury bond yields are challenging equity market returns, as well, and three-month Treasury bills currently yield roughly 2.7 percentage points more than the S&P 500’s dividend yield.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
They have special expertise and contribute to a range of challenging disciplinary areas.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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