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hard to swallow



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The victim's father said Lecka’s deportation was "really hard to swallow".

From BBC May 20, 2026

Of course, for fans of rival teams with fewer -- or zero -- Super Bowls in their trophy cabinets, the notion of the Patriots as plucky underdogs might be hard to swallow.

From Barron's Feb. 3, 2026

The final minutes took a turn that I found hard to swallow.

From New York Times Dec. 8, 2023

“It’s actually hard to swallow liquids when you’re driving and being thrown around in the car. You need to be careful not to drink too much. It can get tough on your stomach.”

From Washington Times Sep. 15, 2023

It’s just that never is really hard to swallow.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone




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