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It is, admittedly, hard to reconcile the fact that something so unambiguously tasteless has provoked this confrontation.
From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026
And even those that are unionized have a hard time getting contracts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
Shares of European and Asian companies were hit hard following the U.S. attack on Iran in late February, reflecting those regions’ lack of domestic energy reserves.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
"It's hard to get into a rhythm of things when you haven't played for such a long time," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
She was getting awful hard to live with.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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"Mother to Son"
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