tough assignment
Example Sentences
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Sale have at least kept their season alive by making the quarter-finals but they face a tough assignment in the last eight.
From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2026
That’s a tough assignment, but nobody ever said being president of the U.S. was an easy job.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
Defensively, Stevens drew the tough assignment of containing Collier, a matchup nightmare for the entire Sparks unit.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2025
It’s a tough assignment because most people don’t want to talk to a reporter either because they don’t have the time or they despise journalists.
From Salon ● Nov. 7, 2024
"It's a tough assignment," says I, "but I'll do my best."
From Wilt Thou Torchy by Ford, Sewell
