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hard–earned
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hard–earned
(adjective)
hard–earned
adjective
hard–earned
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of HARD–EARNED
[
more hard–earned; most hard–earned
]
:
achieved or acquired through a lot of effort or hard work
Someone stole all her
hard-earned
money.
a
hard-earned
victory
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