hard
adjective
not soft; solid and firm to the touch; unyielding to pressure and impenetrable or almost impenetrable.
Example Sentences
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Councilmember Imelda Padilla said her district, which includes the northeast San Fernando Valley, has been hit the hardest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
People who work sheep know that it's some of the hardest farming there is.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
"This is the hardest and most time-consuming part," Sweet said.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026
The IMF has warned that the effects of the shock have been unequal, with developing countries reliant on imported energy hit the hardest.
From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026
The hardest part was staying out of range of her cane.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
