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




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As you’ve become busier in your acting career, has it become difficult for you to still make time for your music?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

“This is a difficult period for the market, but by historical standards it remains relatively mild,” says Green, pointing to previous cycles where BTC shed 75%-85% of its value before rebounding to new highs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

There are many moving parts to consider, but you’ve already accomplished the most difficult task: saving consistently and building substantial retirement assets.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The biggest criticism of the new cars this year has been the engines were energy starved because it was too difficult to recover sufficient energy around a lap to meet the maximum allowance.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

He had never been good at concealing difficult truths.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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