Sentence examples for he challenged for from inspiring English sources
The phrase "he challenged for" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to someone competing for a title, position, or honor, often in a sports or competitive context. Example: "He challenged for the championship title last season but fell short in the final match."
Less forgivable was a decision by Taylor to book Ba, presumably for diving, as he challenged for a ball with goalkeeper Gerhard Tremmel.
Ricardo Vaz Te, who had only been on the pitch a matter of seconds, created consternation in the visitors' defence when he challenged for Khalilou Fadiga's corner.
Shortly after, another Pelé shot hit the bar and as he challenged for the rebound with Rene, the Vasco defender accidentally put it into his own net.
Yoann Gourcuff has just been sent off, perhaps harshly for leading with his arm on Sibaya as he challenged for a header.
Bin Hammam has now written to Garcia, via his own lawyer, claiming that neither Blatter, whom he challenged for the FIFA presidency in 2011, nor other officials have been suspended despite allegations against them.
Yet partly owing to his withdrawal from international competition in the mid-60s in protest at what he claimed (probably correctly) was the collusion of Soviet players, it would not be until 1972 that he challenged for the world title.
If he challenges for the lead this weekend, CBS will be thrilled.
8.47pm GMT 58 min: SWeden hoik one into the box and, sure enough, Hart flaps at the ball as he challenges for it with Ranegie.
Whether I Glance at Chicks felt pain as he raced is unknown, but he never challenged for the lead.
He unsuccessfully challenged for the leadership of the National Farmers Union in 2006.
Twice this postseason he was challenged for starting Pedro Martinez after long layoffs.
