hard truth
Example Sentences
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But then he delivers the hard truth: It will be nearly impossible for them to create the kind of fortune their parents have.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Every time a leader avoids a hard truth, sidesteps a real tension, or makes disagreement feel risky, you pay a hefty price.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
Despite growing traction among analysts and heavy media coverage, investors are waking up to a hard truth: The quantum revolution won’t happen overnight.
From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026
He said the debate had exposed a "hard truth" - that the palliative care system "remains under-resourced, uneven, and too often unable to meet the needs of those at the end of life".
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
But I figured if I laid out the cold hard truth, that would shut him up, and maybe he wouldn’t want to be my Backpack Buddy anymore.
From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor
