hard-pressed
adjective
: hard put
They were hard-pressed to prove any of their claims.
also
: being under financial strain
a financially hard-pressed school system
Examples of hard-pressed in a Sentence
they will be hard-pressed to come up with any facts that actually support their argument
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The old plan for Artemis III would have been hard-pressed to launch before the end of 2028.
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
But both are going to be hard-pressed to deliver on those expectations this March.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Kuemper, who was a Vezina Trophy finalist last season, will be hard-pressed to finish with a similar caliber campaign this time around.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
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—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
But both are going to be hard-pressed to deliver on those expectations this March.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Kuemper, who was a Vezina Trophy finalist last season, will be hard-pressed to finish with a similar caliber campaign this time around.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
Damat Anyone visiting Turkey would be hard-pressed not to get exposed to Damat.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hard-pressed
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“Hard-pressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hard-pressed. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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