be tough
Example Sentences
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"He is very tough, but an army general has to be tough," a high-placed Ukrainian official told AFP after his 2024 appointment as commander-in-chief.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
Keeping up with AI at work without losing your mind can be tough.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
But as with protein, the functional hydration market is getting overrun by smaller brands that can be tough to tell apart.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 11, 2026
It can be tough to get back into the swing of things after a long weekend.
From Slate ● Jul. 6, 2026
Might be tough talking Arthur into that one, but I think he’ll come around.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
