| Michael guessed that it was because her stepmother had given her a harsher time than her father had. |
| Males are more common in harsher environments, such as xeric, nutrient-poor or shaded conditions. |
| Arabica has historically been prized for its mild, rich taste, whereas robusta tends to be much harsher. |
| The magistrates decided against sending the boy to crown court for a harsher sentence. |
| Warm melodic figures are juxtaposed with harsher percussive patterns, setting up some fascinating contrasts in sound. |
| It is this filtration that removes some of the harsher flavour in the whiskey, and the end product is a smoother and mellower taste. |
