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The phrase "a surprising degree of difficulty" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to describe a situation or task that is unexpectedly challenging or hard to accomplish.
Example: "The exam presented a surprising degree of difficulty, catching many students off guard."
Alternatives: "an unexpected level of challenge" or "a notable amount of difficulty."
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A poll of employers has revealed a surprising degree of scepticism about the value of a degree.
Moreover, there is a surprising degree of similarity in the solutions to the problems from diverse areas.
Human hearing can discern the movement of sound with a surprising degree of accuracy.
Instead, there was a surprising degree of international legitimacy, internal legitimacy, and regional understanding.
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But, in the end, there was a surprising degree of consensus.
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Despite everything, though, there remains a surprising degree of optimism within the service.
But it turned out that just voicing his anxiety brought him a surprising degree of relief.
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