1.   It was a very difficult decision to make.

2.   The Opposition reckons the Health Secretary has ducked all the difficult decisions.

3.   I had to make a very difficult decision.

4.   The CNAA was acting as a deterrent by preventing difficult decisions from being taken internally.

5.   This trust would seem to be an important issue of the future as the need arises for difficult decisions to be made.

6.   Difficult decisions will have to be made, it says.

7.   A very great man, who contributed to every area of politics and never avoided making difficult decisions.

8.   It says the extra money underlines its commitment to quality care and choice, but admits that the closures were a difficult decision.

9.   It must have been a difficult decision for Mr Bates because he obviously cares for his child.

10.   He said the difficult decision had been made in the interest of his public relations business.