He tries to soften the harsh impact of his words as they linger.

The harshest impact is expected to be felt in the city's poorest neighborhoods, where an extra quarter can pinch.

In recent weeks, the harsh impact of the dwindling trade and assistance from the East has become increasingly apparent to ordinary citizens.

And so, alas, has its harsh impact on the environment.

This term can have little meaning for someone who has not felt its harsh impact on his own life.

But the harsh economic impact of the Japanese asset price bubble in 1991 ended the boom.

A national recession would have a particularly harsh impact on the city, the report said.

AT&T's breakup did not have the harsh impact that was expected.

Today, they contend, the law has an especially harsh impact on blacks.

The harsh impact of the 9mm bullet took her out of his arms.