Example sentences of "it [be] difficult argue " in BNC.

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1 Firstly , it is difficult to argue that every law defining certain actions as criminal is related to supporting the interests of the dominant classes .
2 It is difficult to argue against this general philosophy , but there is also a need for specialists .
3 Given the apparent strength of Gloucester 's position , it is difficult to argue that he was panicked into seizing the throne .
4 Although Gloucester 's power , both in the north and more generally , derived ultimately from Edward IV , it is difficult to argue that the king was wrong in what he did .
5 Although it is tempting to hold up Meriden as a co-operative which was at a substantial disadvantage compared with its Japanese competitors , it is difficult to argue that its inability to finance capital-intensive production methods were solely responsible for its problems … .
6 Unlike the UK , the Netherlands has for most of the time since 1950 pursued a consistent policy of reducing and limiting the prison population ; overall it is difficult to argue that this reduction in punishment has adversely affected the Netherlands ' crime rate , which has risen in a roughly similar manner to that in the UK over this period ( Downes , 1999 : 33–41 , 194–5 ; NACRO , 1991a : 93 ) .
7 If this is the case , and long-term memory for the simple association is reflected in a widespread increase in numbers of synapses , it is difficult to argue that the memory is ‘ represented , by but a single set of synapses at a particular motor neuron ; thousands must be involved , distributed across many cells .
8 However , Lea points out that for writers like Gilroy racism is embodied in the conscious policies and practices of the police as an institution and that it is difficult to argue that the police are de-politicising black struggles , and criminalising them , when some of them , such as the Spaghetti House siege , used crime to obtain political funds , and hence the police responded to the event as crime .
9 While it is difficult to argue convincingly that one system of taxation is superior to another , strong positions are still taken according to ideological commitment .
10 Given the apparent strength of Gloucester 's position , it is difficult to argue that he was panicked into seizing the throne .
11 Although Gloucester 's power , both in the north and more generally , derived ultimately from Edward IV , it is difficult to argue that the king was wrong in what he did .
12 On the other hand it is difficult to argue that the Revolution resolved the major issues that had been sources of political tension since the Restoration , and it certainly did not restore the political consensus that had eluded the nation in 1660 .
13 9.13.3 the Tenant shall indemnify the Landlord against any damage occasioned to the Premises and any actions claims proceedings cost expenses and demands made against the Landlord caused by or related to the presence of the property in or on the Premises This provision has become rather popular of late and it is difficult to argue against its inclusion .
14 It was difficult to argue back .
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