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curb(control, check, difficulty, limit, weakness)
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curtain
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custody(control, check, limit, condition, restraint)
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dead end(noun, expression, trouble, draw, difficulty)
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deadlock(noun, trouble, difficulty, pain, struggle)
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deep water(noun, expression, trouble, difficulty, pain)
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defect(noun, trouble, disorder, difficulty, weakness)
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deficiency(noun, trouble, difficulty, weakness, bar)
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demarcation(control, check, limit, condition, restraint)
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detriment(noun, trouble, disorder, difficulty, weakness)
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dilemma(noun, trouble, difficulty, pain, struggle)
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disability(noun, trouble, difficulty, weakness, bar)
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discouragement(noun, difficulty, hindrance, problem, obstacle)
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distress(noun, trouble, difficulty, pain, struggle)
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emergency(noun, trouble, difficulty, pain, struggle)
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encumbrance(noun, disorder, difficulty, weakness, burden)
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excess baggage(noun, expression, control, check, difficulty)
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exigency(noun, trouble, difficulty, pain, struggle)
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failing(noun, trouble, difficulty, weakness, bar)
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fault(noun, trouble, disorder, difficulty, weakness)
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