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Discover LudwigNo, "difficult by" is not a correct phrase that can be used in written English.
A more accurate phrase to convey the concept could be "difficult because of" or "difficult due to." Example: "The math problem was difficult because of the complex equations." "The hike was difficult due to the steep and rocky terrain."
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Planning is made difficult by state budget uncertainties.
Both are made more difficult by these kinds of stories".
Rail travel, too, was made more difficult by the blackout.
Matters were made more difficult by U.S. Pres.
The grueling climb was made more difficult by turbulent weather.
Taking the seat was made more difficult by the Country Fire Authority dispute.
"The athletes made it difficult by not doing what they're supposed to do.
This conundrum is made all the more difficult by the designer's capacity to enthuse without contextualising.
Today's search was made more difficult by what officials described as "hilly, rough terrain".
The task is made more difficult by the increasing fragmentation of audiences.
By mid-July, travel on the lower glaciers is made difficult by melting snow.
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