Example sentences of "[verb] it [adj] at [num ord] [to-vb] " in BNC.
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1 | Celia hoped they were still loyal enough to be decently enthusiastic , even if they found it difficult at first to appreciate the new subtlety of Yorick 's music . |
2 | As a mature student I found it difficult at first to work on my own or in groups but now that the course is settling down , I feel that I will be able to tackle most tasks in business because we have had to learn to look for information and assimilate it so that we make it work for us . |
3 | To the employers , the entry of women made it possible at last to nibble away at — or do away with — such " restrictive practices " . |
4 | The carer may find it repugnant at first to think of helping the patient with this basic human function . |
5 | Julius needs to maintain a certain lifestyle , and you might find it difficult at first to cope with the demands he 'll make on you . ’ |
6 | It is possible that you might find it difficult at first to make time for exercise . |