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
"The last few months have been challenging for me but I've learned a lot and will take that with me for the future," Werner said.
From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026
Lawyers for the Bell Hotel and the Home Office have been challenging the temporary injunction that meant 138 male asylum seekers would need to be evicted from the site.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2025
I’m not implying that they are of championship caliber, but at full strength they could have been challenging for playoff seeding.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 28, 2024
“The lads have been challenging him, I suppose.”
From Jack at Sea All Work and no Play made him a Dull Boy by William Heysham Overend
