be tough

Example Sentences

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The trailer looks great, by the way, so maybe there’s still potential to steer out of this deathspin, but it’ll be tough.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

But acquiring them will be tough, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The message Mowry told JJ: “Times are going to be tough There’s moments you’re going to break down. It’s OK. You don’t have to hide it.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

"It's going to be tough," Hammers boss Nuno Espirito Santo - who started the season at Forest - told BBC Sport.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Which would be tough on the neighborhood birds.

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements