challenge
noun
a call or summons to engage in any contest, as of skill, strength, etc.
have challenged
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present perfectof challenge.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Insurers have challenged about 40% of claims by providers as ineligible for arbitration under the no surprise law, usually because they involve elective procedures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
At the heart of the Declaration are words that have challenged Americans for 250 years: “We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal.”
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026
However, he is not aware of any cases where the families have challenged the identification of their relatives.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
A coalition of environmental and health groups have challenged the action in court.
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026
I could have challenged the sandwich to a duel.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
