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difficulty

[dif-i-kuhl-tee] / ˈdɪf ɪˌkʌl ti /




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"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

At 09:02 a passerby spotted the paddleboarders in difficulty in the water and dialled 999.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The challenge highlights the difficulty governments face in overcoming economic vulnerabilities that emerge in a deeply intertwined world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The whipsaw illustrates the high degree of difficulty facing Warsh as he heads into his debut meeting as chairman this month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

“Okay,” said the quizmaster, “the first question is for Sunny Brook. And since this is the final round, the degree of difficulty has gone up.”

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein




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