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difficulty

[dif-i-kuhl-tee] / ˈdɪf ɪˌkʌl ti /




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SoftBank shares have declined by more than a fifth in the last five trading sessions as speculation about its difficulty in raising a loan coincides with some stuttering in the overall narrative forAI-related technology stocks.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

These cognitive changes can include trouble concentrating, memory problems, and difficulty juggling multiple tasks.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

A 16-year-old boy who died after getting into difficulty in a lake during the recent heatwave could not swim, an inquest has heard.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

"In particular, with conditions such as addiction and obsessive-compulsive disorder we see a difficulty in breaking habits and shifting behavior. So, understanding the mechanics of behavioral flexibility may one day help us develop better treatments."

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

“What is the employment you had in view, Mr. Rivers? I hope this delay will not have increased the difficulty of securing it.”

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë




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