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as in questioned
to demand proof of the truth or rightness of
don't hesitate to challenge any statement that generalizes about people
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as in required
to have as a requirement
having to put up with an overbearing boss challenges forbearance
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Recent Examples of challenged
Jan Paul van Hecke of the Netherlands has been involved in two scraps already, the latest when he was hit while going for a header and crumbled, perhaps exaggerating a tad, after Morocco's Azzedine Ounahi challenged the header, as well.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
Eight groups challenged the department’s definition in court, representing nurse practitioners, therapists, speech language pathologists and more.
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Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Oba immediately recovered from the F5 and challenged Brock Lesnar to a match at SummerSlam.
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Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Over 100 daily record highs could be tied or broken, but over 250 record warm overnight lows could be challenged this week alone.
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Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
In January, the court revived a Republican congressman's lawsuit that challenged Illinois' law for counting late-arriving ballots, though its decision was procedural.
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Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Republicans have challenged 50-year-old limits capping how much parties can spend on campaigns coordinated with candidates.
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Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Frazier challenged thousands of voter registrations in the heavily Democratic county.
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Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
29 June 2026
Competitors are challenged to inspect damaged vehicles, identify structural and cosmetic damage, develop repair plans, prepare computerized repair estimates and evaluate total-loss scenarios using industry standards, the release said.
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Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
Eight groups challenged the department’s definition in court, representing nurse practitioners, therapists, speech language pathologists and more.
—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Oba immediately recovered from the F5 and challenged Brock Lesnar to a match at SummerSlam.
—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Over 100 daily record highs could be tied or broken, but over 250 record warm overnight lows could be challenged this week alone.
—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
In January, the court revived a Republican congressman's lawsuit that challenged Illinois' law for counting late-arriving ballots, though its decision was procedural.
—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Republicans have challenged 50-year-old limits capping how much parties can spend on campaigns coordinated with candidates.
—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Frazier challenged thousands of voter registrations in the heavily Democratic county.
—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
29 June 2026
Competitors are challenged to inspect damaged vehicles, identify structural and cosmetic damage, develop repair plans, prepare computerized repair estimates and evaluate total-loss scenarios using industry standards, the release said.
—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for challenged
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Asked about the impact of successor Mojtaba Khamenei’s absence, Kamrava questioned the official explanation of security concerns, especially given the public appearance of other senior figures, and pointed to previous reports of his injury.
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His behavior under stress is dangerous to his officers and crew, and his authority is questioned.
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Nobody around dared speak or shout.
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That was the term widely used against social critics, artists, novelists—anyone in Austria who dared to be too critical of the country after the Second World War.
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Drivers turning right are required to wait for pedestrians to cross, and those going straight must wait along with them.
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They are not required to present all their evidence and can use secondhand information, or hearsay.
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The content of natural law has been contested throughout our history, but, over the long haul, liberals have fared well in reading the Constitution in light of the higher principles of fundamental justice.
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Before Hawley announced the investigation, Steiner contested Hawley’s claims about postal service failures in Missouri.
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Animal control officials should be contacted when assistance is needed, the CDC recommends.
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Its on-site care will include, as needed, case management, nursing, occupational therapy, substance abuse support, workforce development, and round-the-clock resident coordinators .
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During the news conference, Crump, who has disputed the claims, showed a photograph of the vehicle with a shattered passenger side window and a bullet hole in the front windshield.
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The company disputed the vulnerability's severity, while the government's position softened amid industry criticism and fears of Chinese competitors gaining an advantage.
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The defense wanted the roommate to testify in person so Robinson could exercise his right challenge the credibility of witnesses against him.
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Not the way the Hawks would have wanted to open their Summer League campaign.
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Miami Fire Rescue paramedics took the man, thought to be in his early 30s, to Jackson Memorial Hospital, Fallat said.
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In early June, Johnson met with workers who support the ILA and took a photo with them.
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“Challenged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/challenged. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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