Meaning of the word hard-won in English
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hard-won
US /ˈhɑːrdˌwʌn/
UK /hɑːd wʌn/
Adjective
obtained only after a great deal of effort and difficulty
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It was a hard-won victory for the team.
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Her success was the result of hard-won experience.
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