challenging
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At its height, 85 firefighters battled the blaze but despite challenging conditions, they were able to protect the nest.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Beluga whales are among the most challenging marine mammals to study.
From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026
"It had been a long summit push. What should have been five days to the summit and back took us 11 days, that's how challenging the conditions were," said Thrall.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Women’s Open, wants Riviera Country Club to be an challenging test and a showcase for women’s golf.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
It’s not like I’m challenging her to a saute-pan duel.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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