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difficult

[dif-i-kuhlt, -kuhlt] / ˈdɪf ɪˌkʌlt, -kəlt /




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Crossing into another cell or even another species is far more difficult.

From Science Daily Aug. 5, 2026

My thoughts and those of the entire @WWE Universe are with his loved ones during this difficult time.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

However, the maize proved difficult to mill and distribute.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

Some key islands are known for rough weather, making it difficult for FPV drones to operate.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

“I wasn’t ready to explain it to my parents, so I let them believe something else. None of this is difficult to understand.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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