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"That makes it essential that councils talk to their communities about the difficult decisions they are facing."
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
After a difficult divorce and years of hard work as a hairdresser and single mother, Bang told AFP that "at this age, there is nothing harder than being hurt by people".
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Dimon also said Raymond was supportive throughout many difficult periods for the bank.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
While they identified a relationship between food insufficiency and sports gambling, they noted that direct causation for such a large issue is difficult to establish.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
It would be difficult enough to get Abby back to the camper without her walker; it would be disastrous to go in the wrong direction.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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President Obama's second inaugural address
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"Angels in the Snow"
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Obama's speech at Connecticut vigil
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