have a hard time
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It was Becerra who benefited most from Swalwell’s demise, though his critics and supporters alike have a hard time explaining exactly how or why.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
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
You may have a hard time believing that the gold-platinum ratio is falling because geopolitical risk is receding.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
Without robust global demand for their products, Chinese manufacturers would have a hard time using all their capacity because the country’s property-market crisis continues to weigh on domestic demand.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
I have a hard time looking jack in the eye, even though we’re friends now.
From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio
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