"hard-run" meaning in English

See hard-run in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more hard-run [comparative], most hard-run [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} hard-run (comparative more hard-run, superlative most hard-run)
  1. Subject to strenuous effort or tough competition. Related terms: hard-pressed, hard-set
    Sense id: en-hard-run-en-adj-78o81zaK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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