tall order

Example Sentences

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Going toe-to-toe with the Parisians over the long term, though, remains a tall order for a club which has readily embraced its underdog status.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

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

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 for a compact book, especially given its subject’s long, complicated life.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Swaying him was a tall order; a staunch opponent of match races and big purses, he was likely to come out against the plan.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand