harsh
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The hypothesis views Earth itself as capable of gradually producing an organic world from an initially all-inorganic environment under harsh primordial conditions, an idea broadly consistent with earlier abiogenesis concepts.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
"The breed developed in harsh desert climates and has proven itself in endurance riding, dressage and show jumping," Sapargeldy said.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Colleagues who pushed back haven’t said that we were being too harsh, but that our focus was too narrow.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
This would be incredibly harsh on Slot and his achievements.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
She had to shield her eyes from the harsh gleam of sun along the spire’s golden edge.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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