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as in objection
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
there were no serious challenges to the legislative bill, so it passed easily
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as in problem
something that requires thought and skill for resolution
the many challenges facing developing countries in the 21st century
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as in to question
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 to need
to have as a requirement
having to put up with an overbearing boss challenges forbearance
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Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Nov. 2024
If twenty-first-century democracy feels half dead, Simons believes that working through these challenges will bring it back to life.
—Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 3 Nov. 2024
Democrats have challenged state election officials who have expanded their roles — and many are in key battleground states that could alter the trajectory of the election’s outcome.
—Juliann Ventura, The Hill, 2 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Today, Stewart remains a powerful example of reinvention—a woman who, in her 80s, is still pioneering new ventures, defying expectations and inspiring others to overcome challenges and shape life on their own terms.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Nov. 2024
If twenty-first-century democracy feels half dead, Simons believes that working through these challenges will bring it back to life.
—Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
Mulaney’s character is frustrated when he’s challenged to name a victim of police brutality other than George Floyd.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 3 Nov. 2024
Democrats have challenged state election officials who have expanded their roles — and many are in key battleground states that could alter the trajectory of the election’s outcome.
—Juliann Ventura, The Hill, 2 Nov. 2024
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Yet the fact is that numerous federal judges at the trial and appellate level have heard similar objections to qui tam lawsuits, and rejected them every time — even after Thomas advanced the constitutionality issue.Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
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Powell’s objections included the idea that consumers wouldn’t understand pricing and might cancel part of a bundle, unexpectedly raising the price for remaining services.Roger Dooley, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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In a post on X, Rogan said the YouTube upload was temporarily suspended after a technical problem delayed the episode’s distribution on Spotify.Todd Spangler, Variety, 26 Oct. 2024
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People power has proved a serious problem for GD in recent years.David Brennan, ABC News, 26 Oct. 2024
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Greene questions the reliability of Cowen’s sources about CNP, observes that Cowen used to be fully a member of the pro-voucher research community, and argues that others might view Cowen’s evidence differently.Peter Greene, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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And the change comes as more students and families question the value of a college pedigree.Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
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Seen on the runways with romantic drapes, daring designs, deep necklines, and fitted to the body, the satin blouse is a timeless choice.Paulina Berges, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
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Shareholder activists have evolved over the years, from a niche group of daring individuals to a sophisticated and well-funded class of investors that boards must take seriously.Jeff Jacobs, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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The novel centered on a desperate man named Ben Richards, needing money for his sick daughter, who joins the most popular show, The Running Man, in which teams of killers hunt down contestants.Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Oct. 2024
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Earlier this year, the workwear brand M.M. LaFleur was in danger of collapse when its lender hit financial struggles; founder Sarah LaFleur needed to find $3 million quickly.Alena Botros, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024
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The Navajo Nation is the lone exception in Arizona.Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Nov. 2024
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The small business surge has been particularly notable in zip codes with large Black populations and was evident in 49 out of 50 states (Alaska being the exception) as well as the District of Columbia, the study found.Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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At the same time, the Fed’s superfluous nature on the matter of inflation is a reminder that governments, not banks, cause inflation given their economically bankrupt belief that devaluation of the dollars individuals and businesses earn is somehow good for the economy.John Tamny, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Both Robbie and Ackerley have been extremely private throughout her pregnancy: other than having a representative confirm the news on their behalf, neither has spoken publicly about the matter.Vogue, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
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And people’s feelings might be even more intense if the results are unclear or contested.Rebecca Knight, Harvard Business Review, 4 Nov. 2024
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Both have already lined up their legions of lawyers to contest and defend where necessary.Chris Jackson, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Challenge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/challenge. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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