hard-earned

adjective

: achieved or acquired through a lot of effort or hard work
Someone stole all her hard-earned money.
a hard-earned victory

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Advertisement Olympics Shaun White’s run as greatest snowboarder ever is coming to an end Feb. 10, 2022 That look of surprise was hard-earned, White told Vogue in an interview published Wednesday. Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024 As the campaign continues, this debate may become a pivotal moment for voters looking for a steady hand in leadership, especially in communities where trust in political leaders has been hard-earned. Melissa Noel, Essence, 11 Sep. 2024 By turns funny, dark, and inspirational in a way that feels hard-earned and genuine rather than glib or saccharine, Alone is a show about seizing the moment that could only have come from Rothwell’s scrupulous examination of her own life. Judy Berman, TIME, 10 Sep. 2024 Commercial aviation is remarkably safe, but that near-pristine safety record was hard-earned. Whizy Kim, Vox, 3 May 2024 During his time in Queens, Grote developed a tough-nosed reputation where respect was hard-earned. David Matthews, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2024 Their sense of whimsy and their ability to realize it in metal and stone has been hard-earned through consistent effort, decade after decade—which isn’t an entirely inaccurate definition of the horological arts. Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024 Everything feels new and hard-earned and deliberate—and fun. Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2024 The sentiment that honesty is the best policy is hard-earned for these characters, and is good advice for viewers on the dating circuit who are trying to land a partner for a night — or forever. Courtney Howard, Variety, 14 Feb. 2024

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“Hard-earned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hard-earned. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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