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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But fortunately, those hardships brought the team closer.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025 -
Haase said some families now come forward to ask if counselors can support their child through family hardships such as a divorce.—
Hanna Kang,
Oc Register,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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It's become well established as an excellent choice for elderly people with nutrition problems or swallowing difficulties.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Fathers spoke of feeling abandoned by the government and the difficulties of getting help.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Asperities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asperities. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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