- present participle of challenge.
challenging
Example Sentences
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When they arrive, they’re so thoughtful and laid-back that even the resistant Joe finds it challenging to dislike them.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
However, the largest artifact of the exhibit was the most challenging to source.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
In the Sixth District, Chuck Park, a former diplomat, was challenging Rep. Grace Meng on a platform aligned with last night’s progressive winners, but lost to Meng by about 14 points.
From Salon • Jun. 24, 2026
It has been a challenging time for packaged goods companies.
From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026
“We have a long, challenging road ahead of us. We’ll be lucky to get past the checkpoint outside the city limits. This guy was the least of our problems.”
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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