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The phrase "a difficult one for" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing a challenging situation or task that affects a specific person or group.
Example: "This is a difficult one for the team to tackle, given the tight deadline."
Alternatives: "a challenging situation for" or "a tough one for".
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Last year was also a difficult one for the skater on the ice, having been controversially denied medals in each of her three Sochi Olympic events.
"I suppose it's a difficult one for the SFA to judge on.
"We got hacked down on the edge of the box but it was a difficult one for the referee.
"It's a difficult one for a headteacher.
It's a difficult one for Hollywood.
Last season was a difficult one for all of us.
The decision was not a difficult one for Mr. Kumar.
Last year was a difficult one for Intel.
That mental transition was and continues to be such a difficult one for me.
His first year in office has been a difficult one for those seeking leadership role models.
"Listen it's a difficult one for me," Terry said in an interview with Sky Sports.
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