hards
Americanplural noun
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of hards
First recorded before 900; Middle English herdes, Old English heordan
Example Sentences
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Norris’ soft tyres degraded quickly and Verstappen’s hards stayed in good shape, hence the Dutchman was able to chase down Norris and pass him.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2024
A one-stopper is the popular strategy in these parts and in 2023, Max Verstappen won from ninth on the grid by starting on the hards before switching to mediums.
From BBC ● May 2, 2024
Alonso was holding off Piastri as Russell closed in on both, the Mercedes driver using medium tyres for this final stint rather than the hards on the other two cars.
From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2024
Lap 13: Vettel has also pitted - on go the hards.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 5, 2021
"Die hard! my men, die hard!" said Inglis when the bullet struck him; and the 57th have borne the name of "Die hards" ever since.
From Deeds that Won the Empire Historic Battle Scenes by W. H. (William Henry) Fitchett
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