hard to swallow
Example Sentences
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Of course, for fans of rival teams with fewer -- or zero -- Super Bowls in their trophy cabinets, the notion of the Patriots as plucky underdogs might be hard to swallow.
From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026
He said the government would take some "hard to swallow" measures in an effort to eradicate the waterborne disease.
From BBC • Jan. 11, 2024
“It’s actually hard to swallow liquids when you’re driving and being thrown around in the car. You need to be careful not to drink too much. It can get tough on your stomach.”
From Washington Times • Sep. 15, 2023
Scanlan finds the glowing remarks hard to swallow.
From New York Times • Jan. 20, 2023
Really hard to swallow that I was wrong.
From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone
