be tough

Example Sentences

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Turkey will be tough to beat and while I know Belgium and the Netherlands are not exactly outsiders, they are not among the favourites either.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The summer months of midterm-election years tend to be tough for the stock market, according to an analysis by Dow Jones Market Data.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

Warsh spent most of his career warning that central banks must be tough on inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The message Mowry told JJ: “Times are going to be tough There’s moments you’re going to break down. It’s OK. You don’t have to hide it.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Walking through the complexes around town could be tough, since you never knew when you might be treading on someone else’s turf.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John