as in difficulty
something that is a cause for suffering or special effort especially in the attainment of a goal
working two jobs was a hardship he was willing to endure to get out of debt
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Recent Examples of hardship
Turtles are not the only sea creatures enduring hardships around Cape Cod.
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Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
The jury, headed by Indian director Ashutosh Gowariker, recognized the film for its portrayal of adolescence and economic hardship.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Nov. 2024
Through economic hardship and times of wars, presidents have carved out time for family.
—Emily Hung, CBS News, 28 Nov. 2024
Be inspired by the sacrifices of the Pilgrims at our first Thanksgiving — overcoming hardships that would be unthinkable today.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
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Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
The jury, headed by Indian director Ashutosh Gowariker, recognized the film for its portrayal of adolescence and economic hardship.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Nov. 2024
Through economic hardship and times of wars, presidents have carved out time for family.
—Emily Hung, CBS News, 28 Nov. 2024
Be inspired by the sacrifices of the Pilgrims at our first Thanksgiving — overcoming hardships that would be unthinkable today.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Hardship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardship. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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