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Meanings of tough words in English

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Usage of tough words in English
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Obama had more tough words for the companies involved in the spill.
Reuters
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Yet whether their unusually tough words will be backed by action is questionable.
The Guardian
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In her book, Abramson has tough words for just about everyone, herself included.
The Guardian
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In its tough words on Wednesday, the Obama administration is effectively challenging that practise.
Reuters
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The South African Human Rights Commission had some tough words for the country on Monday.
The South African
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But May had more than tough words to offer.
The Guardian
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Smith had some tough words for his rivals: "Better watch out."
Reuters
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Duncan had tough words for attorneys on both sides.
Reuters
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Lucas had tough words also for Labour's campaign.
The Guardian
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But he had some tough words for Japan.
The Irish Times
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But tough words from Obama were not uttered.
Reuters
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Despite a possible loss of momentum on sanctions, Republican leadership had tough words for Putin on Tuesday.
Reuters
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The men in the Xhosa royal family have some tough words for women looking to become president.
The South African
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But has the West any real leverage to back up its tough words against its main energy supplier?
The Irish Times
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In a statement agreed unanimously on Wednesday, the council had no tough words for either Rwanda or Congo.
Reuters
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They had tough words for China.
Reuters
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