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hardship

[hahrd-ship] / ˈhɑrd ʃɪp /


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While economists have broadly backed the measures, they have driven up living costs and deepened hardship in Africa's most populous country.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

Larry, who’s been snapping up South Florida property the way the rest of us buy peanut butter pretzels at Trader Joe’s, won’t feel any hardship.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

He described how Liverpool's "really vibrant" music and poetry scene was a reflection of the city's reaction to hardship.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

He also included a letter in which he pleaded with city officials for a fee waiver as the nonprofit faced financial hardship.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

The hardship paid off for Irwin, who became the winningest trainer in the nation, but it took a toll on the animals.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

And the hardships of work meet the challenges faced by immigrants in the paintings of Lily Honglei.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

It faced several major droughts between 2002 and 2016, making it almost a symbol for water scarcity in a country where several regions face similar hardships.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

Ukraine's instructors say this change means conventional soldiers have to to be even better prepared for the mental hardships.

From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026

Despite their hardships, they refused to compromise or mold themselves into someone else’s narrow, antiquated vision.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026

The elders in the village taught us that a man who has gone through hardships will be the most likely to enjoy success.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola




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