Bravely, she constructs the hardest of tests for herself - a wintry solitude in an unforgiving climate.

Wilshaw brought in a number of changes at Ofsted with the effect of providing an unforgiving climate for inspections, intended to drive up standards.

But Burgoyne gave no indication at all that s/he was the least bit hampered by the unforgiving climate.

The unforgiving climate has even Mr. Annunziata marshalling his resources with caution.

Infertile soil, volcanic eruptions, deforestation and an unforgiving climate made for harsh life in a society where subsistence depended almost entirely on agriculture.

In an unforgiving climate and a seemingly endless land, horses provided transport and labor.

In Norilsk's unforgiving climate, maintaining the traditional Russian kitchen garden requires extraordinary measures.

With its unforgiving climate, Clinton is not for the uncourageous.

The people struggle to survive against an unforgiving climate and a resurgence of biomonsters.

Early settlers built their farmhouses close to each other along the road for protection and security in an uncertain land and unforgiving climate.