hard time
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The slower pace of income growth could be one of the reasons people are giving the economy low marks—after inflation, they are having a hard time keeping up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
I mean, I guess it’s conceivable, but I just have a hard time seeing it happen.
From Slate ● Oct. 31, 2026
"We are doing what we can, crying. I've got my two children here who are supporting me a lot, but we're having a really hard time," Barrio said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
Tribes along the coast who were coerced into building the missions, including the Gabrielino, have had an especially hard time gaining recognition.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
“And on your journey, unfortunately, you’re going to meet a lot of these broken people who are going to have a hard time with who you are.”
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
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