live hard

Example Sentences

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Men marked by prowess but by no particular ambition, David and Charles live hard but enjoyably in the wilderness, go on great sprees when they come to town, feel no need of a change.

From Time Magazine Archive

I have known many a family brought up decently on as little, or even less," said Peggy; "but then they were differently bred from you and could live hard.

From Mr. Hogarth's Will by Spence, Catherine Helen

Well, that was as it should be—to live hard in the present without brooding over the past or dreaming of the future....

From Rough-Hewn by Canfield, Dorothy

They would say "No"; but we must, for they live hard.

From Side Lights by Allen, Grant

To work hard, live hard, die hard, and go to hell after all, would be hard indeed.

From Choice Specimens of American Literature, and Literary Reader Being Selections from the Chief American Writers by Martin, Benj. N.