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hardship

[hahrd-ship] / ˈhɑrd ʃɪp /


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Farhad, a 35-year-old chef, also said life was becoming "increasingly difficult", noting economic hardship had set in even before the war.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Bannister said his father didn't see himself as a hero and, during a period of financial hardship, sold his medals.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

“As Stanton residents call me, I hear the hardship and a lack of adequate resources,” Torres read from a prepared text.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Still, a loan from a retirement account is not as damaging as a hardship withdrawal.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

There is no camaraderie among the children, no blossoming friendships, no bonding together under hardship.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung




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