be tough

Example Sentences

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Paraguay had one of the best defensive records in South American qualifying and will be tough to beat.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“That’s what our society expects. So you have to be tough, but do it with a smile.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The trailer looks great, by the way, so maybe there’s still potential to steer out of this deathspin, but it’ll be tough.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

Warsh spent most of his career warning that central banks must be tough on inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

So I decided I’d have to be tough, like Annie told me, and suck it up, even if it felt like I was dying.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith