hardship

Example Sentences

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When you file for personal bankruptcy, you work with federal courts to declare hardship in paying your debts, which results in the creation of a formal repayment plan or a dismissal of your debt.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 10, 2026

"Our own 'World Cup' starts on land that is destroyed, devastated, full of hardship and wounds," added his colleague Jaber al-Basheeti, mentioning amputee players, destroyed facilities and numerous shortages of equipment.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

Rising living costs, health challenges, and financial pressures continue to push people into hardship and food poverty, according to a foodbank.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

If Pakistan’s leadership is smart, it will use this moment in the global spotlight to advance economic growth and alleviate widespread hardship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

Though segregation and discrimination still prevail and still work a hardship, great strides have been made—strides that must give hope to every observer of the South.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin