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The phrase "added to the difficulty" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing factors that increase challenges or complications in a situation.
Example: "The unexpected weather conditions added to the difficulty of the rescue operation."
Alternatives: "compounded the challenge" or "increased the complexity".
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The lockout-abbreviated training camp has added to the difficulty in preparing for the season.
Although her support team of expert advisers concluded more than a week ago that she was fit to take her chance at Cheltenham, she spent three days "in turmoil" trying to decide whether she should do so; Francome's intervention surely added to the difficulty.
A prevailing wind against the tide added to the difficulty of the course, but Oxford were imperious as they finished in a time of 19 minutes 45 seconds.
Real estate characterized by high transaction costs and a market less efficient than stocks and bonds have added to the difficulty in rebalancing portfolios in response to market changes.
In practice, we got to a point where there were two many contradictions and new observations added to the difficulty.
The considerable confusion in the terminology has probably added to the difficulty of treating these pathologies.
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The latest unrest here has only added to the difficulties of renewed dialogue.
The normal last-minute delays, plus contractor problems and wet weather, were factors, and the relatively early start of the school year added to the difficulties.
We're incredibly sorry that these policies added to the difficulties that Eden is facing.
And the lingering effect of the recession have added to the difficulties some families and individuals have faced.
Failure to clear paths through the beach obstacles also added to the difficulties of the second wave.
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