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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Many of the study’s findings are unsurprising, given the financial hardship reported in most of those states, with the notable exception of Vermont.
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Therese Boudreaux | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Dec. 2024
This isn't about avoiding hardship, but about facing challenges head-on and emerging stronger.
—Kimberly Harms, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
The break from the city helps each of the women find a way to shuffle alongside life's hardships.
—Diaa Hadid, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
The two loan forgiveness plans would have created pathways to student debt relief for broad swaths of student loan borrowers, including those who have experienced runaway balance growth due to interest accrual, and people who are dealing with significant personal or financial hardships.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Therese Boudreaux | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Dec. 2024
This isn't about avoiding hardship, but about facing challenges head-on and emerging stronger.
—Kimberly Harms, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
The break from the city helps each of the women find a way to shuffle alongside life's hardships.
—Diaa Hadid, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
The two loan forgiveness plans would have created pathways to student debt relief for broad swaths of student loan borrowers, including those who have experienced runaway balance growth due to interest accrual, and people who are dealing with significant personal or financial hardships.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Hardship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardship. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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