hard by
Example Sentences
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Hit hard by the climate crisis like the rest of the Mediterranean region, the country is plagued by wildfires every summer due to high temperatures, frequent heat waves and drought.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
Still, Berri Brothers has been hit hard by the increase in gas prices from suppliers due to the ongoing conflict in Iran that is keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed and oil costs high.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
Bonds financing the massive artificial-intelligence buildout were hit hard by selling on Tuesday, as Amazon.com set out to borrow another $25 billion in new debt.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
Germany’s export-reliant economy was hit hard by the rise of China as a manufacturing superpower, which has gobbled up market share from Germany’s flagship automotive and engineering sectors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
Somehow, Shackleton had always seemed invincible, but even the Boss had been beaten hard by the terrible night.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
