Great
Great adjective - Having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor.
Hard time
Hard time noun - A difficulty that can be overcome with effort.
Both terms in one sentence
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It turns out, though, that Rebecca gained a great deal of weight while overseas, which Blanche has something of a hard time accepting.
Source: Series / The Golden Girls - Sure the Overlords are jealous about not being able to join the Overmind, but anyone who is a fan of individuality and not a fan of Assimilation Plot is going to have a hard time seeing what is so great about it.
Source: Downer Ending / Literature -
Due to the mechanics of firing while on a motorcycle and the pathetic range of the shotguns, the hunters have a hard time hitting the runners, let alone kill them, and due to the range and accuracy of the runners' weapons, they'll likely end up killing the hunters a great many times.
Source: Video Game / Grand Theft Auto V
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