Example sentences of "[modal v] be difficult for they [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It must be difficult for them to understand when the way that we use ‘ big ’ is so confusing . |
| 2 | First , it may be difficult for them to relinquish the closeness and identification with their twin in favour of a marriage partner . |
| 3 | Now they may have their own reasons for that and it may be difficult for them to send someone at this precise moment , but I do n't think that they 're necessarily geared up to dealing with the sorts of things that you want them to deal with . |
| 4 | What all this suggests is that people themselves may anticipate that a particular type of credit would be difficult for them to arrange , and therefore simply do not apply for it . |
| 5 | And McCall , the driving force in Rangers ' 2–1 European Cup win at Elland Road , said : ‘ Leeds have great character and ability and I hope they go on to do well this season , but it will be difficult for them to pick themselves up from this . |
| 6 | The Republic blitzed us , but it will be difficult for them to put on that type of performance in Italy . ’ |
| 7 | If they do not have such a grounding , it will be difficult for them to pursue more advanced studies subsequently , especially in ‘ vertebrate ’ subjects such as mathematics and science ; also , a merely partial or incomplete exposure to such forms of knowledge sells them short in terms of human thought , indeed of the very concept of mind . |