any challenges vs any challenge

Both phrases are correct, but they're used in different contexts. 'Any challenges' is used when referring to multiple difficulties or obstacles, while 'any challenge' is used to refer to a single difficulty or obstacle.

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any challenges

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to multiple difficulties or obstacles.

This phrase is used when asking about or discussing multiple difficulties or obstacles that may be encountered.

Examples:

Are you facing any challenges in your new job?
I don't see any challenges in completing this project.
She overcame any challenges that came her way.

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Europe has always found a progressive answer to any challenges presented by globalisation.
We cannot accept any challenges to this principle, and we believe it should be extended to the whole of the European Union.
I am ready to face any challenges that might be foolish enough to face me.
Reaffirms its rejection of any challenges to its budgetary powers, such as that proposed by the ECOFIN Council;
It is therefore important that we have a clear strategy to guarantee that every step towards cooperation on economic, energy and foreign policy issues and on tackling any challenges will be followed by a step towards promoting human rights and democratic reform in Russia.
Globalisation entails great opportunities for the Member States of the European Union and, insofar as it poses any challenges, these are best dealt with by the Member States themselves.
We are just trying to find the best possible way to make it legally sound to be able to withstand any challenges before the court.
Some did better than others in these elections, but we all know for certain that we will be unable to rise to any challenges if we do not work together.
I am ready to face any challenges that might be foolish enough to face me.
The consequences of any challenge to the decision to open insolvency proceedings should be governed by national law.
That's what my trip taught me, I can take any challenge head-on.
"Any challenge to the trust by a beneficiary"
Then I can only assure you that I will deal with any challenge according to Klingon law.
You bring a creature into the world, you try to prepare her for any challenge she might encounter.
You came into my office this morning and you told me you would rise to any challenge, that your job is the most important thing.
The government must also allow the courts to determine the outcome of any challenge to election results in particular constituencies, and must respect their decisions.
Ivanka, any challenge for you here other than Genji Cho?
Therefore, any challenge by a political party of a citizen's voting right must be handled by a competent Maltese Court, taking into account the interpretations of the Constitutional Court of Malta.
This is great with the Hong There will be ample time for any challenge that I served
Any challenge relating to the authenticity of an authentic instrument shall be made before the courts of the Member State of origin and shall be decided upon under the law of that State.

Alternatives:

any difficulties
any obstacles
any issues
any problems
any hurdles

any challenge

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a single difficulty or obstacle.

This phrase is used when asking about or discussing a single difficulty or obstacle that may be encountered.