tall order

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In January, when technical director Jason Wilcox told the United squad that was the aim despite Ruben Amorim's dismissal, it seemed a tall order.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

But after more than a decade in which the central bank has operated as one of the largest players in financial markets, reducing that role without rattling the system may be a tall order.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 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