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The phrase "a difficult occupation" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to describe a job or profession that is challenging or requires significant effort and skill.
Example: "Being a firefighter is a difficult occupation that demands physical strength and mental resilience."
Alternatives: "a challenging profession" or "a tough job".
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There are times when a batsman makes the game seem easy but this was one making a difficult occupation appear exactly that, an exercise in hanging in, battling away.
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But an easy invasion gave way to a difficult, often bloody occupation.
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