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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Delgado and Renna said the hardships and near-misses of early-season disappointments set the stage for Tuesday’s triumphs.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025 -
Starting in the suburban, Southern California skate punk scene, the group’s lyrics around relationships, teenage angst, friendships, hardships, reunion, and maturity have gained them a cult following.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
9 Apr. 2025
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The company is subject to various risks, including the lack of current operations, reliance on a merger or acquisition to generate revenue, and potential difficulties in securing additional financing.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
25 Mar. 2025
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However, what is abundantly clear is that in today’s complex work environments, genuine positivity holds the most power when combined with the courage to confront difficulties head-on.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Asperities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asperities. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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