as in hardships
something that is a cause for suffering or special effort especially in the attainment of a goal
as a physically challenged person, he has encountered more than his share of asperities on the road to success
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Noun
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Minnesota's theatre scene says financial hardships are at an all-time high.—
Frankie McLister,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026 -
Low-income seniors or those going through financial hardships due to a serious medical illness may qualify.—
Kat Tretina,
Sacbee.com,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Other difficulties have been more down to Earth.—
David W. Brown,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Several previous attempts to launch women's hockey leagues in North America have failed, often due to financial difficulties.—
Ian Thomas,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Asperities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asperities. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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