The issues must be treated carefully, or they will be difficult and painful if an elected official has to deal with them.

VOA: special.2009.12.06

And I feel like having dealt with adversity really helps me to lead a group of men through difficult times as well."

VOA: special.2010.06.02

Tina is shopping with Kevin, and they say the difficult economy forced them to Christmas shop a little differently this year, to save money.

VOA: special.2009.12.21

Researchers found that those with a short version of a certain gene were more likely to get depressed after a sad or difficult experience.

VOA: special.2009.06.24

Visitors leave the great dam with an understanding of how difficult the project was.

VOA: special.2009.08.12

She thanked them for their support, and she spoke mostly of her strong religious beliefs which helped her through difficult times, including her battle with cancer.

VOA: special.2009.03.29

Even a man with a good job had a difficult time feeding his family.

VOA: special.2009.10.29

And the rate of change means it's very difficult for the classical educational programs to keep up with the demand that's out there in the marketplace."

VOA: special.2011.01.24

Political tensions and conflict have made it difficult to deal with the problems.

VOA: special.2009.05.18

As Rosemary grew older, she became increasingly difficult to live with and supervise.

VOA: special.2009.08.23

National issues presented President Pierce with more difficult decisions.

VOA: special.2009.04.23

"It's difficult to say what the reasons are." "It has happened with spare parts for important medical equipment for hospitals.

VOA: standard.2010.06.17

A spokesman for Gordon Brown says the prime minister's thoughts are with the singer's family at this difficult time.

VOA: standard.2009.06.26

Ahead are difficult negotiations with the House of Representatives to craft a final bill President Obama would sign into law.

VOA: standard.2009.12.25