hardships

Example Sentences

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Despite these hardships, most individuals were generally in good health overall.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

Wearing her Olympic medal around her neck, Brown addressed the student body at the mural ceremony and became emotional while talking about the hardships she overcame while attending the school.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

"Those in power already speak 365 days a year, so let workers talk about the hardships they face at least one day a year," he said.

From Barron's • May 1, 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

My favorite books all involved people dealing with hardships.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls