with difficulty

Example Sentences

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For several months now, his father has been able to express himself, albeit with difficulty, and has been longing for his son's return.

From Barron's • Oct. 13, 2025

This season started with difficulty - Newcastle were not playing with the identity manager Eddie Howe wanted, failing to dominate the ball and play through the midfield with energy.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2025

Villarreal: Was there a line or a piece of dialogue that you found came easily or with difficulty?

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2024

Thankfully, both the photographer and I overcame our diseases, with difficulty, and we survived.

From Slate • Oct. 22, 2024

He pulled it out with difficulty, because it was very heavy, and, balancing it on his knee, let it fall open.

From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling