harshly

Example Sentences

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"They were also rated more harshly than someone who didn't lose weight in the first place."

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

There’s a tendency to put mothers on a pedestal and we judge them harshly over every decision they make.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Of course, Woodland has never led the harshly spot-lit life of Woods, but his openness regarding his struggles is an interesting counterpoint to Tiger's ultra-private existence.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Prokofiev’s Shakespeare-inspired music is excerpted and heard on a recording, sometimes harshly produced on the hall’s reverberant sound system.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

“Surrender to Cluny the Scourge,” he bellowed harshly.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques