was challenging
- past progressive of challenge.
Example Sentences
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Their arguably biggest get was Graham Platner, a military veteran and oyster farmer who was challenging Sen. Susan Collins in Maine.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026
Speaking generally about government financial pressures, Jones said the outlook was "challenging" this year, adding "probably more challenging than I expected it to be".
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
Earning $1,500 a month and trying to save up to move out was challenging.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 2, 2026
Getting cameras in was challenging just on a logistical level; every single piece of equipment had to be recorded on an inventory list and checked both going in and going out.
From Slate ● May 27, 2026
I was challenging everything I knew and thought and was told.
From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz
