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achieving something after facing a lot of challenges and putting in a great deal of effort
- The team celebrated their hard-won victory after months of intense training and competition.
- She proudly displayed her hard-won diploma, the result of years of dedication to her studies.
- The peace treaty represented a hard-won achievement after years of conflict and negotiation.
- His hard-won reputation as a reliable and trustworthy colleague earned him the respect of his peers.
- The company's success was built on the hard-won efforts of its employees, who persevered through numerous challenges.