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While he concedes that these kinds of financial hardships happen every day, Fatone adds that he was facing further complications because of his fame—and his desire to keep his situation out of the public eye.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

According to the Federalist, the real problem is “an unwillingness to embrace adulthood along with its hardships and responsibilities.”

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

A social-media campaign last year that focused on so-called nepo babies contrasted the lifestyles of elite families with the hardships of ordinary Nepalese.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

And until recently, they used propane for heating and cooking, with price fluctuations in the winter posing hardships for low-income families.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

Maman Soury didn't always make the most traditional decisions, but I wouldn't be here if it weren't for her struggles and hardships and the controversial paths she traveled down.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi



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