tall order

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Replacing armies of professional analysts who spend years studying specific companies, industries or asset classes is a tall order.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Replicating the last year’s 850% spike will be a tall order considering that premium, but it isn’t too late for Wall Street to start paying attention.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 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