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tall order





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But Burnham is not currently an MP and it would be a tall order for him to get back into the House of Commons, a process that involves winning a parliamentary by-election.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Still, for investors looking to cash their dividend checks and live off the income, accepting an annual payout of less than 1% may be a tall order.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

That’s a tall order for a compact book, especially given its subject’s long, complicated life.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

But that might be a tall order, because of the need for a regulatory framework and broad diplomatic agreement on how and where such ships can operate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

“It’s a tall order, isn’t it, Hazel-rah?” answered Dandelion.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams




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