Example sentences of "[vb past] it difficult [verb] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 Three main reasons were given for the apparent lack of enthusiasm : board members found it difficult to spare additional time for this form of training ; they were doubtful of the ability of outside trainers to provide training in tune with local needs ; attempts by some education authorities to retain part of the training budget in order to supply such area sessions were seen by some members as demonstrating a lack of trust in the board 's ability to organise its own training .
2 The Sutton pupils quickly noticed that Russells Hall pupils , whom they had imagined would be perfect writers and illustrators , sought help from the teachers and each other and often found it difficult to locate required information .
3 But variety made it difficult to maintain consistent quality .
4 However , postwar shortages of materials made it difficult to accelerate new building .
5 This system made it difficult to provide sufficient cover to care for patients above safety or custodial observation levels .
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