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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Others spoke to financial hardships, like the desire to buy a home or keep a job.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026 -
The grants will help owners pay for kitchen equipment upgrades, technology improvements, employee training, retention and recovery from hardships.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Sánchez’s left-wing government is facing difficulties, including corruption scandals, while more conservative voices, such as the nationalist-populist right-wing party Vox, are rising in popularity.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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These mound hurlers had six-weeks of spring training to work out their issues and pitching difficulties.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2026
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“Asperities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asperities. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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