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verb

present participle of challenge

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of challenging
Adjective
There was only one seemingly challenging logistical factor: This village was located 150 miles north of the Arctic Circle. Carinne Geil Botta, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025 Talks could still break down at the technical level, which was the most challenging part of previous negotiations. Vivian Nereim, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
Khan Suri’s legal team is challenging his detention in court, and on Thursday, a federal judge ruled he cannot be removed from the country while his petition is pending. Karina Tsui, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025 Many foreign jurisdictions lack robust cybercrime enforcement or tend to favor local defendants in legal disputes, making prosecution of overseas intellectual property theft challenging. Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for challenging
Recent Examples of Synonyms for challenging
Adjective
  • The Whitecaps won games in Mexico, which is difficult to do.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
  • The task for Denver tonight will be that much more difficult if Michael Porter Jr. (shoulder) is unavailable or limited.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Tuesday is when teams stage their most demanding practice ahead of a Saturday match.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Veterinary professionals work long hours in a physically demanding job.
    Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Despite more positive reports in previous months, concerns remain about the economic outlook, leaving policymakers and businesses questioning whether the downturn in confidence will translate to slower growth in 2024.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Singing on the beach under the stars may not stop people (or me) from questioning the legitimacy of my Asian identity, but these moments bond me to the community and culture of my grandparents.
    Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The witness said Metcalf touched Anthony, who allegedly responded by daring Metcalf to punch him.
    KC Baker, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Living your bucket list A recent study showed nine out of 10 participants have made a bucket list, many of which include daring feats, like skydiving.
    David Morgan, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In Florida, Our Children’s Trust brought its latest case because there still are provisions in the law requiring state agencies to prioritize renewable energy, Rodgers said.
    Amy Green, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • California's Regulatory Actions California revised its Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) targets, now requiring that 60% of electricity be generated from renewable sources by 2030, as a step towards its 2045 goal of 100% clean energy.
    Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Published in English, Tehelka had a small circulation but an outsized reputation for tough investigations.
    Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Jimmie Woods-Gray, a member of the city’s fire commission, said that cutting the Equity Bureau is a necessary step in a tough budget year.
    Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Every personal finance article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of personal finance products.
    Keagan Ostop, CNBC, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Although seeking refugee protection might come to mind, qualifying for refugee protection involves a complex, rigorous process that involves meeting a multi-pronged legal test.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In February, disputing rumors of a cancellation late last year, HBO confirmed alongside a first-look image that production for season 3 of Euphoria would begin in early 2025 with the same main cast members set to return.
    Lauren Huff, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025
  • This can be helpful for disputing charges and clearing your record.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025

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“Challenging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/challenging. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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