have a hard time
phrase
: to experience difficulty doing something
She's having a hard time living within her budget.
The school has had a hard time recruiting substitute teachers.
He's been having a hard time with his research paper.
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Economists say June’s modest job gains point to a stagnant, low-hire labor market where people are continuing to have a hard time finding new jobs.
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Courtney Connley-Hampton,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Like many sentimental folks, Joan had a hard time discarding the cards.
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Anna Halkidis,
The Spruce,
1 July 2026
Despite the evacuation order being lifted, some people who live close to the derailment were still having a hard time getting home.
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Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
And even Kotsay had a hard time putting into words what Ohtani is doing.
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Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
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Courtney Connley-Hampton,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Like many sentimental folks, Joan had a hard time discarding the cards.
—
Anna Halkidis,
The Spruce,
1 July 2026
Despite the evacuation order being lifted, some people who live close to the derailment were still having a hard time getting home.
—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
And even Kotsay had a hard time putting into words what Ohtani is doing.
—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for have a hard time
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“Have a hard time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20a%20hard%20time. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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