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as in hardships
something that is a cause for suffering or special effort especially in the attainment of a goal
the many difficulties that he encountered on the road from poor orphan to head of a major corporation
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as in complications
something that makes a situation more complicated or difficult
there was a minor difficulty when we realized that the store had already closed
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as in objections
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
the only difficulty I have with the dress is its color—does it come in anything besides purple?
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as in controversies
variance of opinion on a matter
the theologian's ongoing difficulties with the Vatican
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Recent Examples of difficulties
Hundreds are still missing, and officials have reported difficulties in identifying some of the dead.
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NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
Labor Shortages And Automation Labor shortages are a critical challenge, particularly in industrial manufacturing, where 38% of respondents reported difficulties in securing talent.
—Barry Reicherter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
For each service ticket, there’s a range of data available, including when the ticket was created and resolved, where multi-hops occurred and where the service process stalled or ran into difficulties.
—Shoeb Javed, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Chinese sales would in other words have faced difficulties even if Washington was not hostile.
—Milton Ezrati, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Russia’s naval setbacks against Ukraine are only the latest in its historical difficulties in projecting sea power and its resulting tendency to mainly focus on the defense of near waters.
—Colin Flint, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
These local governments already face financial difficulties.
—Milton Ezrati, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Fans are also eager to catch up with Jennifer and Zac Affleck as the two navigate the difficulties in their relationship.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
Labor Shortages And Automation Labor shortages are a critical challenge, particularly in industrial manufacturing, where 38% of respondents reported difficulties in securing talent.
—Barry Reicherter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
For each service ticket, there’s a range of data available, including when the ticket was created and resolved, where multi-hops occurred and where the service process stalled or ran into difficulties.
—Shoeb Javed, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Chinese sales would in other words have faced difficulties even if Washington was not hostile.
—Milton Ezrati, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Russia’s naval setbacks against Ukraine are only the latest in its historical difficulties in projecting sea power and its resulting tendency to mainly focus on the defense of near waters.
—Colin Flint, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
These local governments already face financial difficulties.
—Milton Ezrati, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Fans are also eager to catch up with Jennifer and Zac Affleck as the two navigate the difficulties in their relationship.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for difficulties
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In spite of all these hardships, there is a consensus that digitization was positive for both the industry and moviegoers.Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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Families are already battling extreme financial hardships, constant insecurity, and the lack of basic supplies like food and medications.Andrea Mitchell, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
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Sensitive data usually needs to be anonymized before being used in AI solutions to avoid legal complications.Oleg Lola, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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The little one’s middle name, Samantha, is a nod to Elliot's late mother, Samantha Berg, who entered a coma after suffering complications during childbirth.Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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On the other hand, there is the Einstein Sales Development Rep (SDR), which automates much of the interaction with prospects-answering product questions, dealing with objections or scheduling a meeting that will allow sales teams to make more intelligent use of their time.Gregorio Alejandro Patiño Zabala, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recently, advances in automating FAIR with AI assistance firmly answer those objections.Saket Modi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Continue reading … ‘LOADED GUN IN MY FACE’ – Garth Brooks has faced a list of controversies over the years.Fox News, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Court cases and controversies about online censorship have created a chilling effect, making both sides reluctant to cooperate.Miles Taylor, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
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As organizations navigate the complexities of safeguarding sensitive data, DSPM offers a comprehensive framework to address and mitigate risks across diverse platforms.Balaji Ganesan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Many companies have yet to fully embrace the complexities of sustainability.Jon McGowan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Arrest records that did not result in a conviction are also generally off-limits, with exceptions for certain probationary cases.Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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However, on some level agents must also collaborate with humans in handling exceptions, getting updates and being monitored for compliance.Jason Andersen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Moving scams are a growing concern, with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) noting an increase in complaints about fraudulent moving companies.Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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In its lawsuit, WP Engine lists 11 complaints that accuse Mullenweg and Automattic of libel, slander, attempted extortion, and violating the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
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Apple canceled the show after two seasons as Stewart detailed disagreements between himself and the streamer.Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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As the threat of conflict pushes prices up, internal disagreements within OPEC+ threaten to pull them down, creating a volatile environment for oil prices.Robert Daugherty, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Difficulties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/difficulties. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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