hardships

Example Sentences

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Through it all, while reflecting as an old man on “the hardships of the ‘tented field,’” Martin remains a proud patriot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

“These extended processing times are creating avoidable hardships for our communities and our economy.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Despite these hardships, most individuals were generally in good health overall.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

"Those in power already speak 365 days a year, so let workers talk about the hardships they face at least one day a year," he said.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

And there were jars of earthenware in rows holding an old wine, mellow, unmixed, and rare; cool stood the jars against the wall, kept for whatever day Odysseus, worn by hardships, might come home.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer