challenging
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The Kerns are doubling down on the company’s handmade products—and the crafts workers behind them—at an especially challenging moment for luxury retailers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
Because all dystonias originate in the brain, treatments are challenging.
From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026
Khadijah Brown, who flew to the festival from Texas, insists her set-up with her friends, which included four cars and four tents, was necessary to withstand challenging weather conditions at the festival.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
This would be more astonishing an accomplishment than his other three championships, including the one with the Lakers in the challenging confines of the Orlando bubble.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
“I apologize for challenging you to a duel before, Jack,” he said, “back beneath Malevolent’s castle.”
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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