- plural of hard time.
hard times
Example Sentences
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"These are very hard times," Anna Knodze, a 26-year-old architect, told AFP.
From Barron's ● Oct. 3, 2026
The question that beckons beyond the conference hall – can that carry on if hard times hit?
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
For all his recent hard times, Ohtani is one of five players in the majors with a .900 OPS.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
“Workers see the headlines, hear about their friends. Crucially they hear about workers having incredibly hard times getting back into jobs, which amplifies the risk of being laid off,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
She would sing about hard times, bad times, and somebody-done-gone-and-left-me times.
From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison
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