Example Sentences

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The feat, while impressive, is only the first part of SpaceX's plan to make Starship a fully reusable rocket -- a goal it remains in pursuit of while dealing with several technical challenges.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Its chief economist Rudolf Minsch says that if the motion is passed, Switzerland "could face challenges in our relations with the European Union".

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

The ECB raised the key deposit rate to 2.25% in a widely-anticipated move, pointing to the challenges major economies are facing from higher oil prices caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The approach stands out because it remains highly effective even in the face of real-world challenges such as manufacturing imperfections and environmental noise.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

“Despite our best endeavors, and we must face its challenges as they arise. The sooner you learn that”—our teacher shot a stare not at Gary Drake but straight at me—“the better.”

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell