How to Use challenging in a Sentence
challenging
adjective- I find the job challenging and fun.
- The slope was challenging for even the most experienced climbers.
- It's a challenging book that requires careful reading.
- Teaching is challenging but rewarding work.
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But the next phase of that game could be even more challenging.
— Catie Edmondson, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2024 -
What was the most challenging song on the album to write?
— Joy Ashford, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Jan. 2023 -
The job of teaching is one of the most challenging there are, and one of the most rewarding.
— Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 21 Nov. 2023 -
The game comes at a most challenging time for the Tritons, who have lost five straight games.
— Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2024 -
Table Rock, a challenging hike that takes users to a scenic overlook of the city.
— Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2024 -
For Delta, the agreement is a bit of a PR win in a challenging summer.
— Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 19 Aug. 2024 -
While 2023 was a challenging year for many in the luxury world, the top end of the market bucked this trend.
— Paul Croughton, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2024 -
Yet one hole stands above the rest as the most challenging and rewarding to play.
— Marlowe Alter, Detroit Free Press, 30 May 2023 -
The Palomo Spain team have returned at a challenging time for the city.
— Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2023 -
So yeah, those were some of the most challenging moments.
— Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 June 2024 -
This is the most challenging part of the enrollment process.
— Harrison Pierce, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2024 -
For some guests, finding the right words can be challenging.
— Karla Pope, Good Housekeeping, 25 Feb. 2023 -
Bring elbows and knees to meet, if straight legs is too challenging.
— Jordan Galloway, Women's Health, 25 July 2023 -
That requirement is more challenging along the near west and near east sides.
— Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Mar. 2024 -
What was the most challenging aspect of making this movie?
— Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Jan. 2024 -
Proud of her and all fellow Thrivers for your grit and grace during a challenging time.
— Taiwo Balogun, Peoplemag, 17 Feb. 2023 -
As it’s been for peers, fundraising was more challenging this time around.
— Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 4 Mar. 2024 -
To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
— Nancy Black, cleveland, 27 Aug. 2023 -
The actor also shared that the project has been one of her most challenging and meaningful to date.
— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 Jan. 2023 -
What’s the most challenging part of songwriting these days?
— Spin Staff, SPIN, 14 June 2023 -
Write your memoir, play challenging games like chess, and read good books.
— Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 16 Mar. 2023 -
And sleep can be the most challenging aspect of the experience.
— Mandy Harris, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2023 -
What was the most challenging part of costuming this film?
— Todd Plummer, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 May 2023 -
The pandemic was a challenging time for anyone putting on a big-ticket event, not least the IOC.
— Jules Boykoff, TIME, 8 Aug. 2024 -
More snow was falling and with many roads already not cleared, driving was going to be that much more challenging.
— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2025 -
Looking ahead, crews face more challenging conditions on the fire line.
— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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