with difficulty

Example Sentences

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For several months now, his father has been able to express himself, albeit with difficulty, and has been longing for his son's return.

From Barron's • Oct. 13, 2025

Pedestrians and police wore face masks to protect themselves from the dust and paramedics were on site to assist people with difficulty breathing, according to AFP.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2025

Villarreal: Was there a line or a piece of dialogue that you found came easily or with difficulty?

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2024

I reached the lower floor with difficulty, shouting for them.

From Slate • Oct. 22, 2024

In the presence of such dangers, avoided with such skill but with difficulty, it seems to us impossible not to fear some sort of catastrophe in the future.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover