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difficult

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




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"The youngsters of today are inheriting a more difficult world and the less favourable world for them than my generation."

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

While officials cast the resumption of flights as a way to reunite families, it won’t eliminate the barriers that still make it difficult or risky for many Venezuelans in the U.S. to travel home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez on Thursday hiked the minimum wage package by 26.3 percent, to $240, in an attempt to quell growing discontent over difficult living conditions.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

But Samana also finds it’s difficult to envision the conflict lasting another two months.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

It would be difficult enough to get Abby back to the camper without her walker; it would be disastrous to go in the wrong direction.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret




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