Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Vigorously contested: as, a hard-fought battle.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective Vigorously contested by both opponents; -- of contests.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective requiring great effort
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Examples
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In a statement Saturday, Carney called the hard-fought deal "an important step in the right direction."
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Some of this comes from the view that a hard-fought primary will ultimately make for a weaker presidential candidate.
The 2012 Republican Battle Test William McGurn 2011
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An infantryman's searing memoir of the battle for Fallujah in November 2004, a crucial, hard-fought victory over al-Qa'eda and its allies.
Quote of the Day 2009
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An infantryman's searing memoir of the battle for Fallujah in November 2004, a crucial, hard-fought victory over al-Qa'eda and its allies.
Stromata Blog: 2010
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An infantryman's searing memoir of the battle for Fallujah in November 2004, a crucial, hard-fought victory over al-Qa'eda and its allies.
Dorothy June McVay Veal, March 1, 1922 – October 19, 2009 2009
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An advantageous marriage to a woman of birth and fortune would put the final stamp on six years of hard-fought struggle.
Earl of Durkness Alix Rickloff 2011
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Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew himself brought home this point over the past week in the Aljunied group constituency, site of a particularly hard-fought political battle between the PAP and the opposition.
Singapore's 'Accountability Election' Garry Rodan 2011
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The license came with a hard-fought condition: the FCC would license a second carrier in each city.
Dr. Philip Neches: AT&T and T-Mobile: Back to the Future Dr. Philip Neches 2011
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Supporters of President Obama's plan for the war say a precipitous withdrawal could jeopardize hard-fought gains.
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The license came with a hard-fought condition: the FCC would license a second carrier in each city.
Dr. Philip Neches: AT&T and T-Mobile: Back to the Future Dr. Philip Neches 2011
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