have a hard time
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Even if you have a hard time getting through Mr. King’s tombstone-thick books, you might come away with admiration for his work ethic.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
“People have a hard time relating to each other.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
In that case, “I would have a hard time seeing markets just shrugging that off,” Altman said, adding: “But maybe they will.”
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
I have a hard time imagining those two movies won’t be in the conversation.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
“And on your journey, unfortunately, you’re going to meet a lot of these broken people who are going to have a hard time with who you are.”
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
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