challenging
Example Sentences
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It is unclear whether Ratcliffe's remarks may make the ongoing negotiations more challenging, but they came at an important moment.
From BBC
In a media statement, the company said it had taken the decision to bring in AlixPartners after "operating in a challenging economic climate".
From BBC
“The challenging international environment slowed the export-oriented industry. By contrast, the services sector grew at an above-average rate by historical standards,” the statistics office noted.
The researchers also explained why dating the boat has been challenging.
From Science Daily
Higher costs can be particularly challenging for small businesses, which typically have thinner profit margins than big companies and fewer ways to offset higher expenses.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
