hard way
Example Sentences
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"You have to enjoy the journey to get there. I've learned that the hard way at times by chasing results and records too much."
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Comcast shareholders learned that the hard way and cheered when the company recently decided to split into two.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
The key is to be strategic with how you consume it — a lesson I had to learn the hard way.
From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2026
Like Joe Fernandez, these exonerees learned the hard way that the appellate system is not designed for them.
From Slate ● May 29, 2026
I’ve learned that lesson the hard way before.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
