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has been challenging

  • present perfect progressive of challenge (3rd person singular).

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But it has been challenging to get the financing.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 3, 2026

Understanding how these different forms are related has been challenging.

From Science Daily Apr. 1, 2026

“In the current operating environment, which has been challenging and uncertain for some time now, I consider this to be positive,” Whiting said, according to a FactSet transcript.

From MarketWatch Mar. 26, 2026

Having two small children while dealing with her trauma has been challenging, she says.

From BBC Mar. 7, 2026

Sorting through AI’s effect on the job market has been challenging.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 8, 2026