easier said than done
Example Sentences
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Mukherjee said the proximity of the statue to a busy road and a subway make the statue's removal "easier said than done," but that they plan to "remove the statue at the earliest opportunity."
From BBC • May 27, 2026
However, finding one may be easier said than done.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
For many nations -- particularly developing fossil fuel producers -- phasing out a major source of state revenue is easier said than done.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
President Trump’s plan to sell insurance for ships in the Gulf, a way of easing the war-induced crunch in oil supplies, is proving easier said than done.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026
That was easier said than done; we were often reprimanded for trying to sneak in a whisper or a playful nudge when we were supposed to be standing like statues.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
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