tall order

Example Sentences

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But replacing Lake’s leadership is a tall order.

From Los Angeles Times

Sudani needs to win enough seats in Parliament to show that he can’t be shunted aside, analysts said, a tall order.

From The Wall Street Journal

Eight scoreless innings is a tall order for any pitcher, even one as accomplished as Snell, a two-time Cy Young Award winner.

From Los Angeles Times

But, Mr. Reiner explains, it was a tall order to persuade financiers of the possibilities of an imitation documentary about a nonexistent band.

From The Wall Street Journal

He added: "It's a tall order. Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson did such a remarkable job over the years."

From BBC