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hardship

[hahrd-ship] / ˈhɑrd ʃɪp /


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“Some teenagers do have babies because they want them, but there is a lot of research showing that unintended teen births create significant economic hardship for both mother and child.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

India shares a long and porous border with Bangladesh, where migration has historically been driven by economic hardship and longstanding family links.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Bannister said his father didn't see himself as a hero and, during a period of financial hardship, sold his medals.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

“As Stanton residents call me, I hear the hardship and a lack of adequate resources,” Torres read from a prepared text.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The ride is Lincoln’s way of giving Grant his moment in the sun after so many months of hardship.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly




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