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difficulty

[dif-i-kuhl-tee] / ˈdɪf ɪˌkʌl ti /




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One major challenge has been the difficulty of accurately reconstructing both global temperatures and greenhouse gas levels from so far back in time.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026

Third: Medical debt is the leading cause of personal bankruptcy in the U.S., and medical bills placed on credit reports result in reduced access to credit, difficulty securing housing and barriers to employment.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

For Rob, the difficulty is often striking a balance between concern for his partner's wellbeing while, he says, "also acknowledging she has to push herself at times".

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Investors have gravitated toward the options because of the volatility in the stock, and the puts in particular are popular because of the difficulty and risk of shorting the stock.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

His lungs were also bothering him and he was having difficulty breathing.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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