harsh
Example Sentences
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It certainly feels a very harsh decision to leave someone like Wharton at home, even if Tuchel has many choices in the position.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
"I can't adapt," she added while adjusting her sunglasses to protect her eyes from the harsh glare of the sun.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
Even if the commission finds that violations have occurred, the penalties are not especially harsh.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
Verhoeven beat the count, but a follow-up flurry in the closing seconds of the round prompted the referee to step in and wave it off - a decision that looked extremely harsh on the challenger.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
As Nansi grips it, the tablet glows a harsh yellow.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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