challenging

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"It's absolutely unquestionable that there's a very challenging situation facing the DfC along with all other departments right across the Executive," Gildernew said.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

The fix isn’t another pleasure: Research shows that vitality is improved by challenging avoidance, stasis and soothing habits—and instead leaning into uncertainty and discomfort.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

By combining massive datasets with machine learning, researchers can uncover new planets while also improving the tools themselves through challenging real-world data.

From Science Daily • May 3, 2026

In her address Saturday, Takaichi said she was updating the diplomatic vision for a "challenging" new era.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

Widespread preoccupation with litigation, however, is not the only—or even the main—reason civil rights groups have shied away from challenging the new caste system.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander