hard time
noun
a period of difficulties or hardship.
hard times
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pluralof hard time.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The question that beckons beyond the conference hall – can that carry on if hard times hit?
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 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
For our ancient ancestors, this meant that if weight was lost in hard times, their bodies would be able to “get back” to their usual weight during better times.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026
It’s everyone’s song who relates to sticking it out, making it through the hard times and being there for each other at the end of the day.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
“Maybeth? You’ve got two hard times coming. This, now, is the first. Tomorrow morning is the next. Nothing will make them easier. That’s the way it is. Do you understand that?”
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
