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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are hard enough without" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to express that something is already challenging, and adding another factor would make it even more difficult.
Example: "The project deadlines are hard enough without having to deal with unexpected changes in the requirements."
Alternatives: "are challenging enough without" or "are tough enough without".
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Some kickers say their jobs are hard enough without moving the ball back on extra-point attempts, and that eliminating them altogether would marginalize an already underappreciated craft.
Studies into the health effects of a single pollutant breathed in over many decades are hard enough, without trying to gauge the effect of several at the same time and in different combinations.
The challenges we face day to day are hard enough without being judged by other moms.
Living with diabetes, battling cancer, recovering from serious injury ― these things are hard enough without having to worry that paying the medical bills will drive you into bankruptcy.
Dealing with periods on their own are hard enough without my own gender being called into question due to the physical side effects of the menstruation experience.
"The playoffs are hard enough without any of this stuff, so...."... Then came Thursday's fourth quarter, during which the Thunder charged out to a 10-point lead in the first six minutes, Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook making their shots while the Clippers never seemed to get into their offense.
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It's hard enough without being cut off".
Emigrating was hard enough without that added burden.
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Writing is hard enough without the sin of pride.
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