Sentence examples for a difficult and distressing from inspiring English sources

It had been a difficult and distressing 24 hours for Bosh as he neared his return.

The force made a difficult and distressing march northward, continually fighting Indians, until the survivors reached the area of present-day St. Marks, Florida, near the end of July.

Starting to use a powerchair is a difficult and distressing process, so having to spend time and effort on fundraising for it is emotionally difficult for me, but even if I were in a position to do so, it would still take months.

In a statement, issued on Tuesday night, Gerry Adams said: "This has been a difficult and distressing ordeal for all my family and for my niece, Áine.

The managing director of the FSA's conduct business unit, Martin Wheatley, said the practice had been costly for the victims: "For many small businesses this has been a difficult and distressing experience with many people's livelihoods affected," he said.

"We understand that this will be a difficult and distressing time for many," he added.

"We understand that this is a very difficult and distressing time for them and we would ask that everyone respects their need for compassion and confidentiality.

This is an extremely difficult and distressing time for his parents and we are doing all we can to support them".

Parents with young children found a long wait to see a doctor particularly difficult and distressing for them and their children.

As every reader will know schooling can be a difficult and at time emotionally distressing experience.

He added: "It's been difficult and distressing for Kerry as we have been following a line of inquiry that could only have meant Ben had died".