Example sentences of "[verb] have a difficult time " in BNC.
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| 1 | WW has had a difficult time , suffering heavy losses on its glass side , but profits could be achieved this year . |
| 2 | Lloyd 's has had a difficult time recently but it remains vital if London is to retain its pre-eminent position in the world insurance market . ’ |
| 3 | Ian and Barbara meet — the latter having had a difficult time avoiding Nero 's amorous advances — and with the help of Tavius ( who is a Christian ) , they manage to escape from the city . |
| 4 | Sir Wilfrid had had a difficult time with the gardener 's cat and later with the gardener . |
| 5 | BRIAN HALL : ‘ At that particular moment in time we have a manager that has got himself into the semi-final of the FA Cup , he 's got the opportunity of reaching Wembley , he 's had a difficult time in the League , it 's been a traumatic season okay , then he 's told he needs triple by-pass surgery at the age of 39 . |