with difficulty

Example Sentences

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Coughing and spitting on the floor, Kolya clambered to his feet with difficulty.

From Barron's • Nov. 7, 2025

Still, even seemingly simple duties of promoting their film are fraught with difficulty.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2025

This season started with difficulty - Newcastle were not playing with the identity manager Eddie Howe wanted, failing to dominate the ball and play through the midfield with energy.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2025

Thankfully, both the photographer and I overcame our diseases, with difficulty, and we survived.

From Slate • Oct. 22, 2024

Only with difficulty did Adaon’s tall steed enter; and Islimach rolled her eyes frantically as the thorns tore at her flanks.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander