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harshly

  • a word derived from harsh.

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That worked against Scotland, with the first goal and the second one which was - harshly - disallowed too, and it was not down to luck.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

After Greenspan’s retirement, his performance was reassessed more harshly in light of the turmoil that began to emerge the following year in financial and real estate markets.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

The judiciary opted not to discipline Ross more harshly due to “exemplary” judicial service and her unlikeliness to engage in further misconduct.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

I was judging myself more harshly than anyone else was, and it cost me income and experience, as well as skills that money alone can’t buy.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

No voice was raised, until along towards noon iron bells spoke out aloud in the Chanter’s Tower, harshly tolling.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin