And identifying the cause of the pain can be difficult, especially for untrained doctors.

VOA: special.2011.07.26

But the story of the cowboy and his difficult life would not be forgotten.

VOA: special.2010.03.18

Although they might be on opposite sides of the issue, Kyle Hoefling agrees that overturning the new law would be difficult.

VOA: standard.2010.03.25

The claim of the complaintent here is going to be very difficult to prove.

VOA: standard.2009.11.02

But Mark Zandi of Moody's Economy.com in New York says that as difficult as 2009 has been so far, the rest of the year could be worse.

VOA: standard.2009.03.10

He says insuring the quality and affordability of the medicines can be difficult.

VOA: standard.2009.04.25

Authorities predicted the actions would weaken the local off-shoot of the terror network, arguing that support for the group had waned and replacing the leadership would be difficult.

VOA: standard.2010.05.10

"I was one of these teenagers, and so I know how difficult it can be to break this habit when it's been with you for a long time,".

VOA: standard.2009.06.22

He said Palestinians are waiting for the Americans to cancel that decision because it will be difficult to see the process restarting with this kind of action in place.

VOA: standard.2010.03.11

"People are going to see more security." But Steve Coll says the success of the Kandahar offensive really hinges on a psychological battle that will be more difficult to win.

VOA: standard.2010.05.28

"If the current posture of the Israeli government on Gaza continues it would not be difficult to predict that Turkish and Israeli relations will continue to be difficult and fragile,"

VOA: standard.2009.10.27

This may be the most difficult part of all.

VOA: standard.2009.12.27

Negotiations with the House of Representatives to craft a final bill for President Obama will be difficult because of some major differences, notably the House bill's provision for a government-run health insurance option, absent from the Senate measure.

VOA: standard.2009.12.24

"I think the most difficult thing will be to be separated from the people that I am used to, and leaving behind some of the habits - all our activity will be directed towards a certain goal."

VOA: standard.2010.06.02

He says the process of sorting through those areas, which include sites around the country,but concentrated in the mountainous northern areas, will be a long and difficult one, though it is work that needs to be done in the name of the victims' families.

VOA: standard.2009.12.18