hard time

noun

US
: a long or difficult prison sentence
He could be facing hard time for his crimes.

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Jocic isn’t alone in having a hard time wrapping her head around the extent of the damage. — Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026 The child has a hard time being on their own without anything organized. — Anna Earl, Parents, 27 June 2026 Help pop-ups conveniently explain what each icon does, so even new users won't have a hard time navigating the tool. — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 22 June 2026 That’s key, because if consumers expect prices will rise quickly, there can be panic-buying, and businesses have a hard time making plans. — Barbara Hagenbaugh, USA Today, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hard time

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“Hard time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hard%20time. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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