"wild and harsh country full of hot sand and cactus"
"the nomad life is rough and hazardous"
"the harsh cry of a blue jay"
"harsh cognac"
"the harsh white light makes you screw up your eyes"
"harsh irritating smoke filled the hallway"
"coarse meal"
"coarse sand"
"a coarse weave"
"had harsh words"
"a harsh and unlovable old tyrant"
"a rough answer"
"a harsh penalty"
"the harsh facts of court delays"
"an abrasive character"