harsh
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My body refuses to adjust, a technical result of the harsh climate and lack of humidity.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
"The breed developed in harsh desert climates and has proven itself in endurance riding, dressage and show jumping," Sapargeldy said.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
And although the start of their dissenting opinion is fairly consistent with Thomas’ and Alito’s harsh jurisprudence on criminal matters, the justices then do something strange.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
Colleagues who pushed back haven’t said that we were being too harsh, but that our focus was too narrow.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
She had to shield her eyes from the harsh gleam of sun along the spire’s golden edge.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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