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make it tough





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Collapsing prices make it tough for the makers of large language models to attain profitability “and so much of this build-out is predicated on their demand.”

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026

That can make it tough for investment chiefs to answer questions from pension trustees or university board members.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 22, 2025

The clatter of dishes and hum of voices make it tough to follow the conversation.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2025

But the Lions’ potent offense, pass rush and another unrelenting crowd is going to make it tough.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2024

“Maybe to make it tough to find prints,” Koontz theorized, already powdering the doorknob.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols




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