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hardship

[hahrd-ship] / ˈhɑrd ʃɪp /


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People facing financial hardship were even less likely to be screened.

From Slate Sep. 9, 2026

In a televised address on Tuesday night, Barrow acknowledged the hardship caused by the blackouts but warned protesters against damaging public infrastructure, saying it would only worsen the disruption and divert money towards repairs.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

In September 2025, student-led protests erupted across Madagascar over failing public services, corruption, and economic hardship.

From Barron's Sep. 5, 2026

Americans are tough and have endured the hardship, and now, we’ll finally get our just deserts.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 5, 2026

Roosevelt was very concerned about the physical hardship the camaradas were forced to endure on so little food.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple

There were hardships and traumas, periods of institutionalization.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 7, 2026

But beyond the material hardships, many describe a similar feeling: the impossibility of unplugging from their problems.

From Barron's Aug. 4, 2026

This was intended as a practical, moderate solution to the economic hardships of the era.

From MarketWatch Aug. 3, 2026

As they await the outcome of diplomatic manoeuvres, the prisoners who spoke to the BBC said they were enduring hardships in overcrowded facilities.

From BBC Jul. 31, 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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