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noun

difficulties

DIH-fih-kuhl-teez
noun
1
Problems or troubles that make something hard to achieve or manage.
"The company ran into financial difficulties last year."
"She overcame many difficulties to finish her degree."

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In plain EnglishProblems or obstacles standing in the way of something.

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financial difficulties run into difficulties overcome difficulties
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