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The phrase "a distressing time for" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a period that is difficult or troubling for someone or a group.
Example: "The pandemic has been a distressing time for many families struggling to make ends meet."
Alternatives: "a challenging period for" or "a difficult time for".
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"Clearly, it's going to be a distressing time for them.
"This is clearly a distressing time for supporters, players and employees of Bradford Bulls.
A Foreign Office spokesman said: "We recognise that this is a distressing time for Ms Al-Jeffery.
It is a distressing time for the older generation as we watch the dreams of our young being deferred and hope that they are not permanently destroyed.
The Australian foreign affairs minister, Marise Payne, said the pardon meant the end of a distressing time for the film-maker and his family.
"It raises serious questions about how the health board deals with grievances made by families at what is undoubtedly a distressing time for them.
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"We understand what a distressing time this is for the family and we do not want to cause further distress to them.
This was an extremely distressing time for Mrs A which was compounded by a lack of information". NHS Grampian said: "It is clear we let down her family when they raised concerns with us.
"It is a very distressing time for them and the local community as a whole.
Mr Hunter, a Liberal Democrat, said the case was "very worrying" and it was a "very distressing time for all of Mrs Nobakht's family and friends".
It was a very distressing time for me.
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