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difficult

[dif-i-kuhlt, -kuhlt] / ˈdɪf ɪˌkʌlt, -kəlt /




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The Irish weather service has warned of possible flooding, public transport disruption and very difficult driving conditions.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

This move by Zuckerberg and Meta gives the lie to the claim that complying with the tax would just be too difficult: Companies would have to be sold, assets liquidated and so on.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026

The laser consistently improved image resolution, with particularly important gains for specimens that are difficult to image using standard methods.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026

There’s no question that we live in a uniquely difficult age, where reprieve is a hot commodity.

From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026

It was difficult to tell who was more excited—Danny, or Glory watching Danny.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova


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