hard time
Example Sentences
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Kim Varet said her supporters have “obviously put a lot of thought into” which of the incumbents to support, but they have had a hard time swallowing the idea of voting for either.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
Etta remembers feeling "nervous", "anxious" and "uncomfortable", but says she had a hard time putting up boundaries at that age and saying no.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
They have a hard time finding good jobs, and when they do, many are remote.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
People in traditionally hot markets such as Seattle are also having a hard time attracting offers for their properties.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
Of course Hadley gave me a hard time about it at breakfast.
From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee
