tall order

Example Sentences

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Jet A might help reduce the risk of shortages for UK airlines, but high demand and infrastructure challenges may make this a tall order.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

But after more than a decade in which the central bank has operated as one of the largest players in financial markets, reducing that role without rattling the system may be a tall order.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

That’s a tall order these days, especially in this country, but it’s hard to fault Hosoda for the sincere reminder of what could be.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

This is a tall order, however, since a stellar multi-year track record almost always attracts a lot of investment capital.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 8, 2026

“It’s a tall order, isn’t it, Hazel-rah?” answered Dandelion.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams