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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After joining the Dodgers, Robinson faced several hardships.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2026 -
This project did indeed start small – a single gray tote placed in the downtown lobby of Family Counseling Service, where staff members could donate toys for the kids of families struggling with everyday hardships.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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But across the years, as the space plane has missed one major technical deadline after another—often because of difficulties with its heat shield—the dream has faded.—
Tom Metcalfe,
Scientific American,
13 Apr. 2026
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Christians there frequently face difficulties.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Asperities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asperities. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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