challenge
noun
a call or summons to engage in any contest, as of skill, strength, etc.
have been challenging
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present perfect progressiveof challenge.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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“However, market conditions have evolved quickly and have been challenging to forecast effectively.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Above all, Munden and his crew have done a fine job of wrangling good work from masses of kids, some quite little, in what must have been challenging conditions.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2026
The past few years have been challenging ones, given that the weak housing market has also dampened consumer appetite for renovation projects.
From Barron's ● Dec. 8, 2025
Lawyers for the Home Office and The Bell Hotel in Epping have been challenging a High Court ruling stopping migrants from living at the venue.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2025
You have been challenging us to tell you how that can be done.
From The Co-Citizens by Corra Harris
