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The phrase "a harsh decision" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a decision that is difficult, severe, or unkind in nature.
Example: "The board made a harsh decision to cut funding for the arts program, leaving many students disappointed."
Alternatives: "a tough choice" or "a severe judgment."
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This would have been a harsh decision under any circumstances.
It looked to be a harsh decision, exacerbated by a Dejan Stankovic fall.
It was a harsh decision to penalise someone for not knocking a young horse about.
"I have watched the incident a few times on the video tape and it still looks a harsh decision.
Federer *4 - 3 Davydenko A harsh decision for Davydenko - the line judge calling a perfectly placed winner out.
To many it seemed a harsh decision, and to the man himself that still sentiment still seems to ring true.
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A slaloming run by Jamie Walker almost produced a Hearts consolation after the break before a slightly harsh decision by referee Willie Collum led to Celtic's sixth.
A slightly harsh decision – he was booked for dissent, then a marginally late tackle on Claus Lundekvam – but United could have had few complains, as Eric Cantona really should have walked for an all-out kick-and-punch assault on the mountainous Ulrich van Gobbel (followed by triple pike with salchow dive to floor).
Suso is also hooked for Henderson Updated at 5.18pm GMT 5.14pm GMT 51 mins Mansfield are claiming that Carragher stopped their latest effort with his hand but it would have been a very harsh decision on Carragher if that had been given as a peno.
It is a very harsh decision, he did not deserve that at all.
"He went for the ball," moaned Wenger, who felt that it was a "very harsh" decision.
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