- present participle of challenge.
challenging
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Strokes are becoming increasingly common among younger adults, challenging the long-held belief that they primarily affect older people.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026
The famed stage actor, who performed late into his life, didn’t shy away from challenging roles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
The directors dispute this and are challenging their dismissal in the German courts.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
“Sometimes candidates can come in with stories that are quite rehearsed. That doesn’t mean they’re not excellent stories, but it makes it very challenging for our interviewers to really get to the underlying intrinsics.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
Her eyes are bold, almost as if they’re challenging the camera, daring it to catch her not smiling.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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