challenge unsuccessfully

Frequency: 6.812.5 per million words

to question a decision or statement but fail to change it

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Examples (10)

  • The defendant challenged the evidence unsuccessfully during the trial.
  • The candidate unsuccessfully challenged the results of the local election.
  • The coach challenged the referee's decision unsuccessfully, losing a timeout.
  • The firm unsuccessfully challenged the government's new tax assessment.
  • Critics have challenged the scientific findings unsuccessfully for years.
  • He unsuccessfully challenged the terms of his employment contract in court.
  • Community groups challenged the new zoning laws unsuccessfully.
  • The tech giant unsuccessfully challenged the ruling on copyright infringement.
  • They will likely challenge the verdict unsuccessfully given the current evidence.
  • She challenged his version of events unsuccessfully during the board meeting.