as in difficulty
something that is a cause for suffering or special effort especially in the attainment of a goal
working two jobs was a hardship he was willing to endure to get out of debt
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Recent Examples of hardship
Based on the latest data from Fidelity and Vanguard, in 2024 many employees increased their savings rates, participants stayed diversified, and the vast majority didn’t tap their accounts for a loan or hardship withdrawal.
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Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
As a result, these individuals may struggle to find hope amid hardship.
—Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
The Profit Imperative: When Businesses Must Shift Focus While a people-centric approach is essential for long-term success, there are instances when businesses may feel compelled to shift focus toward profit-making, especially in highly competitive markets or during financial hardships.
—Raul Handa, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Most Haitians won’t discuss their economic hardships.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
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Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
As a result, these individuals may struggle to find hope amid hardship.
—Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
The Profit Imperative: When Businesses Must Shift Focus While a people-centric approach is essential for long-term success, there are instances when businesses may feel compelled to shift focus toward profit-making, especially in highly competitive markets or during financial hardships.
—Raul Handa, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Most Haitians won’t discuss their economic hardships.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Hardship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardship. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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