hard to swallow
Example Sentences
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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
He said the government would take some "hard to swallow" measures in an effort to eradicate the waterborne disease.
From BBC • Jan. 11, 2024
“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
Jeffrey Acquaviva, a 52-year-old asthmatic in Holmdel, New Jersey, found that conclusion hard to swallow.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 24, 2023
The twinge in my gut makes it hard to swallow another bite.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
