hardship
noun
hard·ship
ˈhärd-ˌship 
Examples of hardship in a Sentence
He had suffered through considerable hardship.
The city has been experiencing a period of financial hardship.
They had to endure the hardships of life on the frontier.
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Aja Romano, Vox, 7 Dec. 2024
On Thursday, Anderson appeared at the hearing by video and said the litigations has created a hardship for her.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
But coming out on the other side of the hardships, he's discovered new ways to make his own world a special place to live.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Falling for a scam can disrupt the festive spirit and cause long-lasting financial hardships.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for hardship
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“Hardship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hardship. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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hardship
noun
hard·ship
ˈhärd-ˌship
2
: something that causes pain or loss
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