hard time
Example Sentences
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I have a hard time seeing the U.S. move the needle much between here and year end—maybe by 100,000 barrels a day.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
I have a hard time imagining those two movies won’t be in the conversation.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
Christian described his experience as a humbling experience, saying: "It was a hard time, hard days, but many many people suffering more than me."
From BBC • May 7, 2026
“Retirees have been having a hard time getting a hold of people at Social Security,” said Copeland.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
I’d had an exceptionally hard time of it.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
