be tough
Example Sentences
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The 19-year-old will be tough to stop in the second half of the season.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
But the retired Lebanese army general said it would be tough to replicate "in broader and more complex areas", particularly if Hezbollah sticks to its stance.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
Keeping up with AI at work without losing your mind can be tough.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
Guessing future winners in AI and automotive intelligence will be tough, though, as he calculates the likelihood of success for those companies of about 1% to 5%.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
“All this might be tough for you to understand,” he said quietly.
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
