challenge
noun
a call or summons to engage in any contest, as of skill, strength, etc.
was challenging
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past progressiveof challenge.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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“It was challenging at first, but it’s just a matter of getting used to it,” said Vasquez, 25.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
Prime Minister Balendra Shah said that the task was "challenging due to adverse weather, difficult terrain, and ongoing risks".
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
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
However, he admitted painting the mural was challenging.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
The paper, with dozens of tables and arcane symbols to denote traits and variants, was challenging even for statisticians.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
