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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Despite these hardships, the 1920 Olympics are still recognized for their lasting contributions to sport, gender equality, unity, and peace.
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Tim Genske, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
The Lions also raised money to assemble supplemental school meals for children facing financial hardship.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 2024
Despite the hardships of getting his solo career off the ground, raising a young family with little income, and the tragedy of deportation hitting close to home, Atta-Owusu finds success in unexpected places.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2024
Whatever their dreams, the couple is not excused from making sure that implementing them will not be a hardship for their families and guests.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2024
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Tim Genske, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
The Lions also raised money to assemble supplemental school meals for children facing financial hardship.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 2024
Despite the hardships of getting his solo career off the ground, raising a young family with little income, and the tragedy of deportation hitting close to home, Atta-Owusu finds success in unexpected places.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2024
Whatever their dreams, the couple is not excused from making sure that implementing them will not be a hardship for their families and guests.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2024
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“Hardship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hardship. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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hardship
noun
hard·ship
ˈhärd-ˌship
2
: something that causes pain or loss
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