difficulty
Example Sentences
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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
The family of a man who died after getting into difficulty in a lake in Nottinghamshire during recent hot weather have paid tribute to a "loving person".
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
After seeing his friends get into difficulty, he jumped into the River Great Ouse to help save them, but later suffered a cardiac arrest and drowned.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
"Also, this is not about entitlement. We are just providing assistance to those who have difficulty navigating the streets and overcrowded markets on their own."
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
She had great difficulty coping with his imperiousness: “I want to play chess!” he’d demand, with all the pomposity of a crown prince talking to a servant.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
Vocabulary lists containing difficulty
Messenger
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Spelling Practice, Unit 5
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Predicament, List 1
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