hard time
Example Sentences
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If workers walk off the job, soccer fans who paid thousands of dollars to attend the match might have a hard time getting refreshments.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
“When things were beginning, for myself, I was having a hard time sleeping. The disconnect between our military actions and our daily lives is profound,” Hughes said.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
In that case, “I would have a hard time seeing markets just shrugging that off,” Altman said, adding: “But maybe they will.”
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
I have a hard time seeing the U.S. move the needle much between here and year end—maybe by 100,000 barrels a day.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
As the night wore on, I had a hard time keeping my eyes open.
From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez
