1. hard-fought - Adjective
3. hard-fought - Adjective Satellite
contested; as, a hard-fought battle.
Source: Webster's dictionarya hard-fought primary Source: Internet
A controversial goal from Claudio Bonanni earned Birkirkara another impressive victory as the Stripes edged leaders Hibernians in a hard-fought encounter at the National Stadium. Source: Internet
A hard-fought battle for sure, but nonetheless, the Cyclones are victorious in their season opener. Source: Internet
Any leader or group considered by their supporters to fail them in this moment of crisis will weaken that support and, with it, hard-fought legitimacy and power. Source: Internet
A narrow majority of Australians voted against conscription in a very bitter hard-fought referendum in October 1916, and then again in December 1917, Australia being the only belligerent in World War One without conscription. Source: Internet
Anne's vaunted calm appears to have been the result of hard-fought battles, balancing deeply felt emotions with careful thought, a sense of responsibility and resolute determination. Source: Internet