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However, different theories predict different types of fluctuations, which has made it difficult for experimental scientists to know exactly what signals to search for.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

John Quelch sat on a corporate board where Barshay was the lead adviser during a difficult sale process.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

It’s difficult to know how many people are following through on the tax-strike idea.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

“She was working in a far more difficult time for so many of us. The moral clarity of her art — and her bravery — are so powerful.”

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Yes, partially my argument with Jakob, but if I’m entirely honest—which in this case is sometimes difficult to be—I struggled more with thoughts of Colin.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin