challenging
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“The outlook is most challenging for fuel- and food-importing developing economies, where surging import costs risk widening fiscal deficits, straining external balances, and deepening food insecurity,” the body said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Studying the fault system is challenging because most of the faults are hidden underground and cannot be directly observed at the surface.
From Science Daily • May 19, 2026
Elevated bond yields are contributing to rising inflation, with April producer inflation at its highest since December 2022, challenging growth investments.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
I would read his autobiography all the time and his whole thing was affecting the music, affecting the listener, really approaching it to challenge the listener as well as challenging yourself.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
He glares at me as though challenging me to speak.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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