difficulty
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"In particular, with conditions such as addiction and obsessive-compulsive disorder we see a difficulty in breaking habits and shifting behavior. So, understanding the mechanics of behavioral flexibility may one day help us develop better treatments."
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
“I wanted to go through the difficulty of the preventive surgery rather than live a life of uncertainty with that hanging over my head,” said Benson, now 23.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
The challenge highlights the difficulty governments face in overcoming economic vulnerabilities that emerge in a deeply intertwined world.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
When he got into difficulty, she said she was "unable to think" and "just hoped he would wake up and he would be OK".
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Mr. Knightley seemed to be trying not to smile; and succeeded without difficulty, upon Mrs. Elton’s beginning to talk to him.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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Messenger
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Spelling Practice, Unit 5
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Predicament, List 1
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