harsh

Example Sentences

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"Apartheid was very harsh to us," Mazibuko told the BBC's Soul Music show in 2015.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Instead of relying on harsh chemicals, it starts with solid materials called MAX phases and uses molten salts along with iodine vapor to form MXene sheets.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

"The end of a strike, seasonal quirks and a rebound after harsh winter weather likely boosted job growth in some sectors," she said.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

It takes magical thinking to grow anything in the harsh desert environment, which is why artists have been making the trek for decades.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Despite the harsh glow, my world still felt dim.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas