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

There’s a tendency to put mothers on a pedestal and we judge them harshly over every decision they make.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Of course, Woodland has never led the harshly spot-lit life of Woods, but his openness regarding his struggles is an interesting counterpoint to Tiger's ultra-private existence.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

This means healthcare’s multiple is unlikely to fall harshly from here—clearing the way for earnings growth to bring the stocks upward.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

And he laughed harshly and called out to his fellows, “Here we may stop, my comrades, for this is a rich man and my relative!”

From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck