harsh
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The facility drew fierce criticism from lawyers, families, civil rights groups and human rights advocates, who accused the government of holding detainees in harsh conditions and denying them meaningful due process.
From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026
Releasing in Spring 2020, the novel became a pandemic hit, providing both escape and solace from the world’s harsh uncertainty.
From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026
I signed over half the house to my brother — it’s done, so please do not be harsh about that decision — and he is now determined to sell.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026
The organisation's president Edmund King advised drivers to slow down and avoid harsh braking or steering if they come across a softened or damaged road surface.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
These words are harsh, made harsher by the fact that his soft, flattering voice is gone.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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