hard truth
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The hard truth is that homelessness is the result of a raft of problems beyond any mayor’s full control.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026
Here’s the hard truth: Adult children have different amounts of time to give to their elderly parents — whether it’s because they live further away or they simply choose to spend their time elsewhere.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
The 250th anniversary of America’s founding is a reminder of a hard truth: Democracy is a skill and way of life that must be taught and learned.
From Salon ● Jun. 30, 2026
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
If a marker were to be erected today, it might read, in homage to his scientific courage: “He preferred the hard truth to his dearest illusions.”
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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