hardship

Example Sentences

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It spread countrywide the following day, fueled by longstanding frustration over corruption and economic hardship.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Their most important ally is acting in ways that they see as erratic and that have already caused hardship and uncertainty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

And if they’re coming to you for money, it’s possible they’re going through enough hardship that even a bank won’t lend to them — but that also means they might struggle to pay you back.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

The research offers new insight into how agriculture reshaped societies and how people coped with long periods of hardship.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

I have chosen this course which is more difficult and which entails more risk and hardship than sitting in gaol.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela