harsh
Example Sentences
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Dimming the upbeat declarations is a harsh reality: It will likely take at least a decade — and perhaps $200 billion or more — to restore the country’s decrepit hydrocarbon infrastructure, experts say.
From Los Angeles Times
According to Lloyd, harsher conditions also level the playing field.
From BBC
Because the punishments for fighting at the Olympics are so harsh, the brothers likely won’t be starting a melee.
In addition, the island -- with its harsh Arctic climate and no roads connecting its towns -- currently doesn't have the infrastructure needed for large-scale mining.
From Barron's
Even with the deletions and changes, the report delivered a harsh critique of the LAFD’s performance during the Palisades fire, pointing to a disorganized response, failures in communication and chiefs who didn’t understand their roles.
From Los Angeles Times
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