harsh
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The photo paired the delicate, watery planet Earth with the harsh, huge curve of the Moon, separated by black space -- and recalled 1968's iconic "Earthrise" image.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
This would often include going into harsh, confined and sparse habitats across the globe - including in Sardinian caves, the planes of Antartica or even in the sea near Florida.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Such changes would go hand in hand with an overhaul of the department’s much-maligned disciplinary system, which has faced criticism from some corners for not meting out harsh enough punishments when officers shoot unarmed people.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
His sons have complained publicly about harsh prison conditions and medical problems that the 73-year-old cricket-player-turned-politician faces.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Despite the harsh glow, my world still felt dim.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
Vocabulary lists containing harsh
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