Example Sentences

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There were challenging areas during the transition -- for example in document‑sharing with other federal states and the national government -- but Schroedter said the state showed "digital independence is possible".

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

About 30% said they experienced effects that were challenging or distressing, and 9% reported that these effects caused functional impairment.

From Science Daily • Nov. 5, 2025

There were three opponents on the other side, one representing the state of Louisiana, one representing the plaintiffs who were challenging the state’s remedial map, and then another representing the United States government.

From Slate • Oct. 18, 2025

The lenders were challenging a Court of Appeal ruling which found that it was unlawful for car dealers to receive hidden commission from lenders when they sign customers up for motor finance before 2021.

From BBC • Aug. 1, 2025

Why! we were challenging social injustice at every general election—plainly and openly.

From The Wife of Sir Isaac Harman by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)