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The phrase "a pretty hard" is not correct in standard written English.
It can be used in informal contexts, but it typically requires a noun to follow, such as "a pretty hard task" or "a pretty hard decision."
Example: "It was a pretty hard decision to make, but I knew it was necessary."
Alternatives: "quite difficult" or "fairly tough."
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Monetary policy is a pretty hard job.
And that's a pretty hard line".
"Jim was having a pretty hard time.
I'm a pretty hard man.
That's a pretty hard thing to get.
It was a pretty hard shot.
That's a pretty hard call to make".
That's because this is a pretty hard problem.
I take a pretty hard line on the martini.
"I had a pretty hard time following those arguments".
"London's a pretty hard place to crack," Street-Porter said.
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