challenging

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Federal agents have legal protections that can make it challenging to convict them—but Moriarty said she was confident Castro could be successfully prosecuted.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Confrontational since childhood — his mother recalls him challenging his teachers and practicing fiery speeches in the mirror — Manzo became disillusioned by his government’s failure to contain crime.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

"Enforcement processes can be challenging, which is why we always try to resolve in other ways prior to taking enforcement action," it said.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Most of us already know physical activity is important, but sticking with a routine can still feel challenging, especially when time is limited.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Whenever she cracked one system, more challenging ones rose to take its place—and day after day, she was forced to grapple with them alone.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield