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difficult

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




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Insiders say that task was made all the more difficult by the great care Murrell had taken to disguise what he was doing from the SNP's auditors, officials and elected representatives.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

But there can be tremendous value in piecing together the difficult truth, and I’ve rarely seen two films so equipped to emphasize the importance in doing just that.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

"After a heart attack, patients are typically prescribed multiple medications, which can make adherence difficult," explains Dr. Ibáñez.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

It can be difficult to isolate data specifically tied to teenage workers, but jobs typically include entry-level, temporary roles requiring no formal education.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

But the thick roots of the trees have come up from the earth and created clumps along the path, making it difficult to walk.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar




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