tough time

Example Sentences

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It has had a tough time this year remaining relevant amid new competitors and fast-food consumers who are becoming more picky about what they will pay for and eat, analysts say.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

It’s a tough time to graduate from college.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

One key reason is that a wage-price stagflationary spiral is going to have a tough time taking hold as rising fears of AI disruption are making it harder to find a job.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

In a Football Focus episode 47 years ago, a young John Motson was given a tough time by legendary Nottingham Forest manager Brian Clough.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Last February, when my grandpa moved on to the Happy Hunting Grounds, I was having a tough time.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith