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The phrase "are in difficulty" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation where someone is facing challenges or problems.
Example: "Many students are in difficulty with the new curriculum and require additional support."
Alternatives: "are struggling" or "are facing challenges".
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Her Free Democrat coalition partners are in difficulty.
No soothing mood music from Bank of Ireland concerning mortgage holders who are in difficulty.
But, says art consultant Laurence Dreyfus: "When you are in difficulty, you are ready to fight.
The Labour party are in difficulty even in their safe seats.
There are a lot of people from all backgrounds who are in difficulty.
It may not be able to spot which banks are in difficulty.
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At least three more are in difficulties.
And I can see that my parents' friends are in difficulties too".
Others are in difficulties that seem so convoluted and time-consuming that it's easier to shrug and walk away.
Not far behind that is Scotland, where 13% of borrowers are in difficulties.
The Israeli economy is in difficulty.
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