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difficulty

[dif-i-kuhl-tee] / ˈdɪf ɪˌkʌl ti /




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The difficulty and expense of the various alternatives increases “the attractiveness of a resource that’s already operating and producing clean energy around the clock,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

She said they "entered the water and got into difficulty", and added: "Emergency services attended the location to assist."

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

The researchers adjusted the difficulty of the puzzles to determine which parts of the brain became more active as reasoning demands increased.

From Science Daily Aug. 11, 2026

Both had severe difficulty understanding and producing language.

From Science Daily Aug. 11, 2026

Biddy’s first triumph in her new office, was to solve a difficulty that had completely vanquished me.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens

Chinese leader Xi Jinping last year summoned dozens of leaders from the nation’s top private companies to a rare meeting, calling on them to help China navigate economic difficulties.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

That raises the spectre of both supply difficulties and prices remaining well above pre-crisis levels, just as colder Continental weather drives up demand.

From Barron's Aug. 10, 2026

Mourinho also spoke about difficulties he has faced with former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, who hired him twice and sacked him both times.

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

“It’s unlikely, despite the difficulties of the economic situation, that Iran will retreat from its positions,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 8, 2026

‘You’re doing a great job, boys. We won’t cause you any more difficulties.’

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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