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during these difficult times vs during this difficult time

Both phrases are correct, but there is a difference between them. 'During these difficult times' is used when referring to a period of challenges or hardships that are ongoing or recurring. 'During this difficult time' is used when talking about a specific, singular difficult period.
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during these difficult times

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to ongoing or recurring periods of challenges or hardships.

This phrase is used to describe a situation where there are multiple instances of difficult times, such as during a crisis or a series of challenges.

Examples:

  • During these difficult times, it's important to support each other.
  • We have to stick together during these difficult times.
  • Many people have lost their jobs during these difficult times.
  • Aug 11, 2021 ... Today's Academic Leaders Must Be Healers · Observe and assess. The first act of a healer is to assess how people are thriving and to spot any ...
  • Aug 19, 2018 ... Gospel question: How do you pray during these difficult times? Allow me to read a letter/prayer in place of my usual homily. I confess that I ...
  • Jun 21, 2024 ... Shout Out to NJ Transit Workers During These Difficult Times. I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation and support for ...
  • Mar 19, 2020 ... During these difficult times, WWF cares about you. Keep in touch with WWF from home. Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) with infant at Camp ...
  • Apr 6, 2020 ... Simply Bulk Market (during these difficult times). Hey everyone, I wanted to share my experience yesterday at Simply Bulk Market on main ...
  • Jun 26, 2020 ... During these difficult times it's been really nice to have a bright spot to focus on. A new chapter unfolds… We are expecting a baby girl in ...
  • Dec 20, 2022 ...During these difficult times of economic slowdown, food and energy crises, climate change, and persistent development challenges, the WTO ...
  • 104 likes, 2 comments - robbonta on December 27, 2020: "Mia and I are thinking of you during these difficult times. We hope you're healthy and safe.
  • Sep 15, 2021 ... ... During These Difficult Times Sep 15, 2021. February 2021. Feb 8, 2021 Lessons Learned Along the Mekong River Delta Vietnam and Cambodia Feb 8 ...
  • Mar 21, 2020 ... ... during these difficult times. This article is more than 4 years old. Mary Jean Chan. On World Poetry Day, poet Mary Jean Chan recalls growing ...

Alternatives:

  • amidst these challenging times
  • in these trying times
  • throughout these tough times
  • in the midst of these hardships
  • during these troubled times

during this difficult time

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific, singular difficult period.

This phrase is used to describe a particular challenging period, such as a personal struggle or a difficult situation that is currently happening.

Examples:

  • I appreciate your support during this difficult time.
  • We need to stay strong during this difficult time.
  • She showed great resilience during this difficult time.
  • Aug 26, 2024 ... We Appreciate Your Condolences During This Difficult Time. r/projectzomboid ...
  • Apr 6, 2021 ... 3886 likes, 127 comments - kelliegerardi on April 6, 2021: "Please respect my privacy during this difficult time as I adjust to no longer ...
  • Aug 2, 2012 ... during this difficult time for me ; caligo · Français · #1 ; emmsy · UK English · #2 ; caligo · Français · #3.
  • 133 likes, 51 comments - lisafrance on September 6, 2024: "I am asking for privacy during this difficult time while I mourn this man's fly.
  • May 19, 2020 ... To my friends, during this difficult time. Former missionary reflects on crisis of belief during civil war in Sierra Leone. By: Lucinda Swanson ...
  • May 7, 2020 ... A person walks past a closed barbershop in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by AP Photo) Thinking of changing industries during this difficult time? You're not alone.
  • Cissie Graham Lynch on the Power of God's Word During This Difficult Time. By BGEA Admin • March 30, 2020. Share Tweet · Home · Stories; Cissie Graham Lynch ...
  • Sep 4, 2024 ... I'm sending so much strength to all during this difficult time. Anthony Ash and 1K others · 󰤥 1K · 󰤦 193 · 󰤧 30. Donna Cornelison Greeson. Many ...
  • Aug 23, 2024 ... Support Tati during this difficult time. Tatianna Vergara is organizing this fundraiser. Donation protected. Hello everyone, I wanted to ...

Alternatives:

  • amidst this challenging time
  • in this trying time
  • throughout this tough time
  • in the midst of this hardship
  • during this troubled time

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