challenging
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There’s long been speculation that Elon Musk might enter the mobile phone market, challenging Apple and Alphabet in the space.
From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026
With his left-handed serve and forehand able to beat the defence of most opponents, Draper emerged as a player who looked genuinely capable of challenging the dominance of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
Gibson gold project in Western Australia, is “on the home stretch for permitting” following a challenging environmental assessment process, UBS says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
The buzz: Morocco, a semifinalist four years ago, did not lose in the group stage but finished second to Brazil on goal differential, setting up this challenging matchup with the Netherlands.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 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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