challenging

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That’s against a very challenging backdrop, most notably the Iran war, rising oil prices, and worries about an economic slowdown.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Riakporhe is challenging Jeamie 'TKV' Tshikeva for the British heavyweight title on Saturday, 11 April at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Massabni says this points to a “low-growth, high-inflation” environment, the most challenging scenario for both monetary policy and equity valuations.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Creating the hardware for Artemis has been challenging.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The newcomers, Torres and Guinier explain, are easily co-opted, as they have much to lose but little to gain by challenging the rules of the game.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander