challenging
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He said the current outbreak was "especially challenging".
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
Further reporting by the Times and ProPublica revealed the agency was also challenging his claims of big losses on a Chicago development that could have resulted in a $100 million tax bill.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
The latest outbreak is challenging because it involves a rare species of Ebola for which there is no vaccine, and the epicentre is in an area affected by conflict.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
With two magical allies — Faizah Malik, who is challenging Councilmember Traci Park, and Board of Education member Rocio Rivas — they saved homes from being bulldozed by corporate villains.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
“It’s just a very challenging plane geometry problem. How do we find ‘X’ without knowing ‘A’? I may need to ask an expert for help.”
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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