tough proposition
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But exploring this hypothesis in human experiments turns out to be a tough proposition because many of us are too contaminated to make good test subjects.
From Scientific American ● Aug. 4, 2022
In a world where fashion trends are set largely in Europe and America, and the market is patronised by consumers from China and the Middle East, making Indian ethnic wear aspirational is a tough proposition.
From BBC ● Nov. 20, 2021
They’re a tough proposition at home, having won 14 out of 19 matches last season, a record only beaten by champions Manchester City and Liverpool.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 17, 2019
I’ll tell you what’s a tough proposition — being both a Hatfield and a McCoy.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 18, 2018
"This whole affair is certainly a tough proposition," remarked Sam, when, about half an hour later, he and Spud were on their way back to Brill.
From The Rover Boys on a Tour or Last Days at Brill College by Edward Stratemeyer
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