hard way
Example Sentences
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As West Ham found out the hard way on Saturday afternoon when they were thrashed 3-0 by Brentford, poor performances and dropped points are being punished emphatically by rivals this time around.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
We should banish it, because I’ve learned the hard way that it’s too abstract.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
As we learned the hard way during the Covid pandemic, just-in-time manufacturing is a boon—until the supply chains collapse.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
That should alarm Arab leaders, who have learned the hard way that the price of bread is closely tied to the price of stability.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
I’ve learned the hard way that the best thing to do is say nothing about what you’re really thinking.
From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven
