Dear
Hard
Hard adjective - Having or showing a lack of sympathy or tender feelings.
Both words in one sentence
- As with the Stuart Little example cited above, we suggest, dear reader, that you not think about that one too hard.
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There is a special chapter that details the most dear memory of Akito's childhood with his family, which also explains why his cold personality is hard to break at the moment.
Source: Manga / Kodomo no Omocha -
Her two sisters are a recklessly destructive driver and expert sniper, respectively, and dear ol' Dad can punch things really freakin' hard.
Source: Badass Family
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