- plural of hard time.
hard times
Example Sentences
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For all his recent hard times, Ohtani is one of five players in the majors with a .900 OPS.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
When selecting individual stocks, some investors look for quality and lower risk, while others want to scoop up shares of companies that have fallen on hard times, hoping to ride a rebound.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
For our ancient ancestors, this meant that if weight was lost in hard times, their bodies would be able to “get back” to their usual weight during better times.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026
"As you know, I'm not one to shy away from documenting the hard times as well as the good times, and this one's a low point sadly."
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
While these things were happening at home, Amy was having hard times at Aunt March’s.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
