harsh
Example Sentences
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Because the punishments for fighting at the Olympics are so harsh, the brothers likely won’t be starting a melee.
In addition, the island -- with its harsh Arctic climate and no roads connecting its towns -- currently doesn't have the infrastructure needed for large-scale mining.
From Barron's
Even with the deletions and changes, the report delivered a harsh critique of the LAFD’s performance during the Palisades fire, pointing to a disorganized response, failures in communication and chiefs who didn’t understand their roles.
From Los Angeles Times
According to the team, the chemical signatures in Bennu's samples indicate that these amino acids likely formed through processes different from those scientists traditionally assumed, and under much harsher conditions than expected.
From Science Daily
But I think that’s what I love about her character, because you get to see a harsh reality that I know is hard to take in.
From Los Angeles Times
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