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View definitions for be tough

be tough

verb as in hang on

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Freshman running back Derrick Jackson will be tough to stop.

But not putting things into place can lead to devastating consequences that can be tough to bounce back from.

From Salon

The former candidate granted that the days ahead would be tough but emphasized hope was not lost.

From Salon

“My family were in L.A., so I felt very lonely. I felt like this would be tough. Everything’s a competition, so I don’t have anyone on my side. That’s how I felt.”

"My perspective on life has changed massively. I am more thankful, I'm more grateful for each day. It's been a tough year and it's going to be tough ahead in the future too but for now, right here right now, we're doing pretty well."

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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