hard up
Example Sentences
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But back in 1831, he found himself rather hard up in L.A., and took work as a shipbuilder and trapper.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2024
Some 1.4 million are in Rafah, hard up against the Egyptian border wire.
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2024
And while we can't know for sure, it's likely that #2 Smith Court, hard up against the African Meeting House, was the final home Rebecca shared with Wyatt.
From Scientific American ● Nov. 2, 2023
Crawford lined one hard up the middle that just eluded the grasp of Neto and bring home Pollock and make it 5-2.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 10, 2023
“I’m sure that was hard up there. You were a good sport.”
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
