- 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
A Somali embassy official in Nairobi told the BBC that Artan's diplomatic passport had been issued specifically to ease his travel after earlier visa difficulties.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
"These difficulties are just unpleasantries," she told AFP.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
We do not believe that Watts and Newark are the answers....But unheard protests lead to frustration and the accidents that have created difficulties in other cities.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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