difficulties

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The illness causes breathing difficulties and creates scar tissue that stiffens the lungs, making it difficult to breathe and for oxygen to enter the bloodstream.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The study enrolled 86 cancer patients receiving chemotherapy who reported cognitive difficulties.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Higher fuel prices are creating difficulties for small businesses, according to a recent survey by the National Federation of Independent Business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

"It has been a success. The difficulties have been overcome and we are going to be working on making this partnership even better," he added.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

But it is in the new principality that difficulties arise.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli