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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The decrease in customers comes at a crucial time, after years of hardships for local restaurateurs.
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According to Alvarez, Nina’s brother, whose dream was to become a swimmer is also feeling the strain of the family’s hardships.
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The screening generated immediate excitement, but the film soon encountered difficulties securing distribution.
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There have been numerous books written about the difficulties making of that classic.
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“Asperities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asperities. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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