challenging
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“A longer disruption implies larger inventory drawdowns, a more challenging post-war refill, and a higher residual risk premium, supporting a higher long-term price anchor.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Rahman, a nonprofit director, acknowledged it’s challenging to run against someone like Waters, who is nationally known and has voter loyalty.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
After a challenging stretch, she believes the team is ready to make a playoff run.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
Minister for the Armed Forces Al Carns said there had been "incredibly challenging circumstances".
From BBC • May 10, 2026
A group of Methodist, Baptist, Episcopal, Presbyterian, and Universalist ministers—all men—dominated the discussion that day, challenging the women’s rights resolutions that had been presented.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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