The phrase
"stern challenge" means a difficult or demanding task or situation that requires a great deal of effort, resolve, or skill to overcome.
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Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«stern»
«challenge»
Sentences with «stern challenge»
- The larger problem with Kierkegaard's work was its severity: he offered a stern rebuke and an even sterner challenge to an entire religious establishment. (firstthings.com)
- Housing shortage poses a stern challenge for Toronto and its surrounding cities, with the Ontario government predicting the area's population will soar to 9.6 million by 2041 from about 6.5 million in 2016. (business.financialpost.com)
- City were tipped by many to provide a stern challenge to Chelsea for the title but they have not been able to recapture the form from last season and now are in a battle with their local rivals and Arsenal to finish as runners - up to the newly - crowned champions. (caughtoffside.com)
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