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hard

[hahrd] / hɑrd /








ADVERB
in a fixed manner
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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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