hard truth
Example Sentences
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The 250th anniversary of America’s founding is a reminder of a hard truth: Democracy is a skill and way of life that must be taught and learned.
From Salon ● Jun. 30, 2026
But then he delivers the hard truth: It will be nearly impossible for them to create the kind of fortune their parents have.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026
Despite growing traction among analysts and heavy media coverage, investors are waking up to a hard truth: The quantum revolution won’t happen overnight.
From Barron's ● Apr. 27, 2026
He said the debate had exposed a "hard truth" - that the palliative care system "remains under-resourced, uneven, and too often unable to meet the needs of those at the end of life".
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2026
If a marker were to be erected today, it might read, in homage to his scientific courage: “He preferred the hard truth to his dearest illusions.”
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
