Others disagreed. In any case, it was not a good time to argue it was the Great Depression, and times were difficult.

VOA: special.2009.12.29

She says the original books written during the Depression served as an escape from difficult economic times.

VOA: special.2009.08.24

Bono has said that the hopeful message of this song is especially meaningful during these difficult times.

VOA: special.2009.04.10

The Lion Guardians have been facing an especially difficult situation in recent times.

VOA: special.2009.05.05

However,difficult economic times in the United States hurt the family's businesses.

VOA: special.2009.10.04

South Africa's President Jacob Zuma Wednesday opened the World Economic Forum on Africa telling delegates that they were meeting in difficult times.

VOA: standard.2009.06.10

"We have difficult times. We cannot afford everything we wish for if we want to create the future."

VOA: standard.2010.06.16

"Big ears, big old jug ears like that." Pett says,cartoonists are essential to showing the lighter side of life, especially in difficult times.

VOA: standard.2010.03.20

The president acknowledges there will be more difficult times ahead.

VOA: standard.2009.11.08