have been challenging
- present perfect progressive of challenge.
Example Sentences
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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
Search and rescue operations have been challenging because of the way the building had collapsed, leaving only narrow voids for rescuers to maneuver in, authorities said last week.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2025
Most people in the Philippines have learned to expect storms, but the last few weeks have been challenging even for the best-prepared people.
From NewsForKids.net ● Nov. 19, 2024
Some of these strategies have been challenging to implement, with direct health consequences.
From Salon ● Oct. 10, 2024
You have been challenging us to tell you how that can be done.
From The Co-Citizens by Harris, Corra
