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challenging

[chal-in-jing] / ˈtʃæl ɪn dʒɪŋ /














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The film arrives at a challenging moment for the franchise, with some fans and critics questioning whether Star Wars has become overly reliant on nostalgia and spin-offs.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

The two companies challenging the new tariffs—Burlap & Barrel, which sells spices, and the Basic Fun toy company—said they expected to pay $60,000 and $690,000, respectively, in levies on imported goods in the 150 days.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

"It was a challenging prediction, and we had to be spot-on," Barat says.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

Now Arm CPUs are challenging x86 chips, and hyperscalers all have custom Arm CPUs available for customers to rent over the internet.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Body percussion can become increasingly challenging as well.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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