It seems that for some it is difficult to accept that the oil price is made on the world market, not in America.

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"It is difficult to accept a reform proposal which focuses on pay and workforce modernisation without having assessed what is actually expected from the police service, " she says.

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As markets tumble and commentators tear their hair, it is difficult to accept that Japan's recession may have useful side-effects of this kind but that makes it no less true.

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But it is incredibly difficult to accept that this confusion could extend to nine days after the events occurred.

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It is very difficult to accept this news.

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But when investors demand a certain level of payment for the risks of lending to a country like Italy, history shows it is incredibly difficult to persuade them to accept a lower rate of interest.

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As it stands, none of this is difficult for liberals to accept, or even new to them.

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In his report, the chief inspector is understood to accept that it is extremely difficult to incarcerate dangerous or disruptive prisoners humanely.

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At first it was difficult for their parents to understand or accept an activity that is uncommon for girls.

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This has been difficult to come to accept, but that is the truth of it.

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