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difficulty

[dif-i-kuhl-tee] / ˈdɪf ɪˌkʌl ti /




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Designers need to pivot: Difficulty and complexity are not the dirty words we thought they were.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Difficulty sleeping through the night, restless tossing, and frequent daytime naps are common early warning signs.

From Science Daily • Nov. 3, 2025

Difficulty peeing, a frequent need to go to the toilet and trouble emptying their bladder - those are just some of the problems living with an enlarged prostate can bring men.

From BBC • May 29, 2025

Difficulty in mobilizing troops means Ukrainian commanders must be extra protective of soldiers’ lives as they try to fend off ferocious Russian attacks.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2024

“I have all the symptoms. Pain in the left arm. Tightness in chest. Difficulty breathing.”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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