- plural of hard time.
hard times
Example Sentences
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"These are very hard times," Anna Knodze, a 26-year-old architect, told AFP.
From Barron's ● Oct. 3, 2026
For all his recent hard times, Ohtani is one of five players in the majors with a .900 OPS.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Pet owner Vicky Bye said her local pet food bank helped her get back on her feet after unexpected hard times.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
“Workers see the headlines, hear about their friends. Crucially they hear about workers having incredibly hard times getting back into jobs, which amplifies the risk of being laid off,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
My mother has put the clothes and shoes into boxes, stored against hard times.
From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston
