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challenging

[chal-in-jing] / ˈtʃæl ɪn dʒɪŋ /














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However, it added it recognised it would be a "challenging situation" for those affected.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Studying the fault system is challenging because most of the faults are hidden underground and cannot be directly observed at the surface.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

Elevated bond yields are contributing to rising inflation, with April producer inflation at its highest since December 2022, challenging growth investments.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

“That law was repealed as a failed policy,” said Shayla Myers, an attorney for the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles who has represented homeless litigants in lawsuits challenging city homeless policies.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The Man in the White Shirt staggered and turned to glare at the driver, who shot him a challenging look in the mirror.

From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers




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