The phrase "a challenging event" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe an occurrence or situation that presents difficulties or obstacles.
Example: "The marathon was a challenging event that tested the endurance of all participants."
Alternatives: "a difficult occasion" or "a tough experience."
Despite today's rain, which forced the pro-am to be reduced to nine holes, the putting green and the driving range were busy, with players working on their games and looking forward to a challenging event on a difficult course.
Romanian photographer Vadim Ghirda's empathic photograph of refugees crossing a fast-flowing river on the border between Greece and Macedonia lends pathos to a challenging event, echoing work we'd seen from the crisis in the Mediterranean.
If you suddenly did it one year it would be counterproductive, it would put back the development of women's cycling … I would like to see a week-long women's Tour de France, a challenging event, some mountain stages and so on.
Exchanging key signatures can be a challenging event for newcomers to a community, as can be seen following the exploration and proposal by [19].
When we face adversity or challenges as organizations or even families we also must be attentive to the fact that not all individuals within that group will have experienced a challenging event or a period of stress in the same way.
According to researchers Tedeschi and Calhoun, there are five factors or areas of growth after a challenging event: renewed appreciation for life, recognizing new paths for your life, enhanced personal strength, improved relationships with others, and spiritual growth.
Reliability of embedded electronic products is a challenging issue regarding ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD) events into real live applications.
Rubia, K. et al. Neural substrates of successful versus unsuccessful stopping in a cognitively challenging event related stop task.
"This is a more challenging event in the history of the lodging industry than almost any other," said Bjorn Hanson, clinical professor of the Jonathan M. Tisch Center for Hospitality and Tourism at New York University.
According to Stand Alone, a charity that provides research and support on the topic of estrangement, two-thirds of estranged family members report that weddings are a highly challenging event.
People lacking such vulnerability typically bounce back within weeks or months of an emotionally challenging event and may remain cheerful even when death is imminent.
