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.

Examples of have a hard time in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Concerns are mounting that cash-burning companies reliant on debt are going to have a hard time meeting their obligations as interest rates rise and lenders back out of the market. — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026

But at just $50 less than the larger, more powerful iPad Air (11-inch), the iPad mini still has a hard time making a case for itself. — ArsTechnica, 5 Nov. 2026

The slight weight helps your body sink deeper into relaxation and is particularly great for those who have a hard time falling asleep. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 Nov. 2026

If Democrats are successful, the president would have a hard time passing his agenda without making concessions. — Mackenzie Chase, The Washington Examiner, 1 Nov. 2026

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