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hardness

[hahrd-nis] / ˈhɑrd nɪs /




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It is a pas de deux of contrasts—roughness and polish, hardness and softness, danger and safety.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The laser-leading method also struggled to maintain the hardness required for success.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

“Each and every day I have to ask God to lift the hardness in my heart, because I‘m angry,” Lewis said.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2025

"We had a fabulous Mondo track at the Athens Olympics. I like the hardness of them. I definitely feel that they are a lot faster than tartan tracks," says Ms McCambridge.

From BBC • Jul. 22, 2024

There was a hardness in Jabir’s voice, but beneath it she heard the hurt.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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