harshly

Example Sentences

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"They were also rated more harshly than someone who didn't lose weight in the first place."

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

Not only were Scotland ahead again, they were now playing against 10 men, Rasmus Kristensen having been shown a second yellow - somewhat harshly - 16 minutes before Shankland's goal.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Barron’s has argued that many incumbent software providers have seen their stocks unduly harshly hit over the perceived AI threat and Wall Street analysts agree.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

“For me that was a profound affirmation for a piece of work that could easily have been very harshly and very negatively judged.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

“You’re going to have to wait a while before you’re the best, Captain,” Colonel Meecham said harshly.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy