- plural of difficulty.
difficulties
Example Sentences
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 13% of U.S. adults have hearing 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
Despite the strain and the difficulties they faced, they say their relationship as father and son has endured and, over time, found a way forward.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 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
“Mr. Rosenbluth led me to believe that you were having difficulties of a...personal nature.”
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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