Example sentences of "[noun sg] [conj] [verb] it difficult " in BNC.
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| 1 | There is , therefore , a longitudinal dimension to the condition that makes it difficult to arrive at hard and fast diagnostic rules . |
| 2 | After all those years in Paris he found the bright sunshine and the sparkling translucence of the air disturbed his concentration and made it difficult for him to work . |
| 3 | If I feel that a particular patient is suffering from extreme tension and finds it difficult to relax , then I may suggest that , during the two weeks following the regression session , he simply practises a basic relaxation exercise for a few minutes a day . |
| 4 | Many litigation firms also suffer from the transactional " nature of their practice and find it difficult to build institutional , long-term relationships with clients even where this is possible , particularly where the practice is dependent on referrals from agencies such as Citizens ' Advice Bureaux and law centres where staff changes make relationships difficult to build and maintain . |
| 5 | Michael felt sick suddenly , the choking kind that made it difficult to swallow . |
| 6 | But there is an interdependence between the various themes in his work that makes it difficult to deal with them in isolation . |
| 7 | Clare 's solicitor explained to her that men often forced their wives to return by refusing to grant a divorce and making it difficult for them to obtain money — even when it was awarded by a court . |
| 8 | Who needs wheel spats that collect debris and make it difficult to maintain the brakes , particularly when the engine is only 160hp in an airframe capable of taking 250 ? |
| 9 | The rainwater washed away the topsoil and made it difficult to replant trees . |
| 10 | This will cause emotional disharmony and make it difficult to act effectively in any way at all . |
| 11 | But from his impassive , narrow-eyed face it was impossible to gauge his thoughts ; like many Annamese he had the kind of boyish appearance that made it difficult for an American to estimate his age . |
| 12 | Unemployment in the 1980s forced many older people into early retirement and made it difficult for others to find work . |
| 13 | There is a circularity in these arguments about the consequences of literacy that makes it difficult to test them out or to apply them fruitfully elsewhere . |
| 14 | Peter was a most agreeable guy but was a non-journalist and found it difficult to adapt to what was wanted in an unfamiliar role . |
| 15 | She was always sceptical about international news and found it difficult to trust the reports . |
| 16 | Congestion gives rise to heavy costs for Edinburgh 's economy and makes it difficult to run a reliable ‘ bus service . |
| 17 | This will give you a head start and make it difficult for the driver to follow . |
| 18 | If you 've ever drilled into a water pipe or found it difficult to get a good fixing on a wall , you need a Rapitest Wire , Pipe & Stud Detector . |
| 19 | At night , a person may not be able to get out of bed in time , or they will dislike using a bedpan or find it difficult and messy . |
| 20 | The two men were about the same age , nearing fifty ; both were of the lean kind with strong features and over-thin lips ; both were taciturn and found it difficult to put ideas into words . |
| 21 | Robert had never been a healthy man and found it difficult to earn a living . |
| 22 | He was touched by her care and concern but found it difficult to accept . |
| 23 | I ca n't say the juggling timetables with my partner is always easy , economically we earn the equivalent of one decent wage and find it difficult to save . |
| 24 | Even if this were the case , there would still be the social problems experienced by mentally handicapped people who may have spent most of their lives in a hospital and find it difficult to cope with a completely new environment . |
| 25 | There is also a danger that the reforms will enshrine the division between primary , secondary , and tertiary care and make it difficult to coordinate their activities and to move funds from one sector to another . |
| 26 | ‘ I knew all about calories , but I really enjoyed food and found it difficult to lost weight ! |
| 27 | Most rural Africans see wildlife as a relatively endless source of food and find it difficult to grasp the concept of sustainable management . |
| 28 | This magnet effect not only puts pressure on the south east but makes it difficult for other regions to attract the type of investment necessary for their own economic revival . |
| 29 | The new literacy arising from compulsory elementary education meant that boys could read about a sport which was organized in a way that made it difficult to watch regularly . |
| 30 | Analysts said the statement was phrased in a way that made it difficult to confirm or refute . |