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Meanings of tough in English
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Examples for "sturdy"
Examples for "sturdy"
1
They become quick in initiative, sturdy in character and brilliant in scholarship.
2
In Winterville, several families gathered together in what seemed a sturdy house.
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But it made no difference in their sturdy affection; nothing ever could.
4
But his compassion was welded to a sturdy sense of the possible.
5
Andrew was near Patrick's age, with a sturdy physique and good teeth.
1
In recent weeks British ministers have toughened their language opposing free movement.
2
In recent years party leaders have also toughened their rhetoric on immigration.
3
But that was a long time ago and maybe he'd toughened up.
4
She needed a sense of humor, she needed to be toughened up.
5
It has toughened me up, made me appreciative of the good times.
Making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe.
Usage of tough in English
1
But tough conditions could continue for longer in some regions, he said.
2
The Hungarian parliament last week passed tough new legislation on illegal immigrants.
3
However, the rest of the national daily market suffered a tough October.
4
Talk to the public information officer. Abrams' voice belied his tough talk.
5
They have responded to the tough sugar market conditions in different ways.
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However, both sides announce they expect the fight to be particularly tough.
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Liz is asking the really tough questions that we need to ask.
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Cavalier said raising the funds was not easy, given the tough economy.
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ADM this week cautioned that tough market conditions were likely to persist.
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Analysts expect tough times to continue for the automaker into next year.
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It's exactly what the nation needs after a tough week at work.
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Still, the new government will have to grapple with tough economic problems.
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Every Chinese ambassador across Europe should be asked the same tough questions.
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Santander UK also said the economy made a tough backdrop for banks.
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But a tough economic background across Europe is still weighing on business.
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It's important to be committed to continuous improvement, however tough the conditions.
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Tough through the time
Tough across language varieties
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