punishing

Example Sentences

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More casual fans, however, may counter that the punishing conditions have ruined the tournament as a spectacle.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Yet Barnes & Noble has found a way to adapt to the punishing bookselling environment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

The field is still searching for materials that can survive the punishing mix of saltwater chemistry, high voltage, and industrial operating demands.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

California was weathering its worst recession in decades and a punishing drought.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Always carrying his gun, he went on grueling horseback rides and punishing hikes through the woods and fields, keeping a lookout for wildlife specimens to add to his collection.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple