Example Sentences

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Overall, costs for services rose at their fastest monthly clip in a year, a frustrating data point for economists who have warned that lingering services inflation will be challenging to arrest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

But in a busy lifestyle with unpredictable hours, sticking to this sort of meticulous plan will be challenging - and I'm doubtful of my ability to pull it off.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

But shattering Meta's dominance overseas will be challenging.

From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025

Whilst eye-catching, implementing it will be challenging and investors will be looking for signs of delays and cost overruns, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

From what I know of Samuel, he will be a big flop as a ranger, but the allegory, I know, will be challenging and controversial, full of unpleasant truths.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole