tall order
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That’s a tall order for opposing batters and, so far, a winning order for the Dodgers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
That is a tall order, said Ann Lipton, a University of Colorado law professor specializing in corporate law.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
Getting investors to look past the dazzle of artificial intelligence and data centers toward ordinary roads, bridges and cell towers is a fairly tall order these days.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
We know baking a pie from scratch is a tall order for a weekday, but save this recipe for when you have more time this weekend.
From Slate ● Jul. 14, 2026
And changing the world is a tall order for someone who is just trying to survive each day.
From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty
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