hard
adjective
not soft; solid and firm to the touch; unyielding to pressure and impenetrable or almost impenetrable.
Example Sentences
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During haze, orangutans show signs of fat breakdown despite eating more and resting more, suggesting elevated energy demands likely from an immune system forced to work harder, it said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
Still, protected bike lanes are harder to clean than lanes merely separated by paint and “swept” by passing cars.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
The backlog has made it harder to fundraise and has weighed on carried interest, a key form of pay tied to the performance of deals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
Bigger stars in English cricket are harder to find.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
Chase couldn’t tell, but he was certain the wind was blowing harder.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
