Example Sentences

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"They were also rated more harshly than someone who didn't lose weight in the first place."

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

Lutnick also harshly criticized Canada’s approach to the trade talks with Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

There’s a tendency to put mothers on a pedestal and we judge them harshly over every decision they make.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Not only were Scotland ahead again, they were now playing against 10 men, Rasmus Kristensen having been shown a second yellow - somewhat harshly - 16 minutes before Shankland's goal.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

I could afford to be stolen from, but I judged them harshly for doing so.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung