The city has been experiencing a period of financial/economic 'hardship'.
They had to endure the 'hardships' of life on the frontier.
He had suffered through considerable/great 'hardship'.
(..) on the chopping block. This week, none. What does that tell you? ...in a manner equitable to all states... while burdening no one state with economic hardship. First and foremost, this commission worked for the good of the country. Of course, we anticipate some controversy... (..)1997 G.I. Jane