hard truth

Example Sentences

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Every time a leader avoids a hard truth, sidesteps a real tension, or makes disagreement feel risky, you pay a hefty price.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Here is the hard truth: No matter how smooth your forehead looks, how amazing your deep plane face-lift appears, you will eventually get older and die.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 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

“Tell Me Lies” ended with the hard truth.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Most men would iathei deny a hard truth than face it, the dwarf had told him, grinning.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin