Examples of 'tough' in a sentence

Meaning of "tough"

Tough is an adjective used to describe something that is strong, durable, and able to withstand rough conditions
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  • Strong and resilient; sturdy.
  • Difficult to cut or chew.
  • Rugged or physically hardy.
  • Stubborn or persistent; capable of stubbornness or persistence.

How to use "tough" in a sentence

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We will be very tough defensively with this.
Tough choice for a wife and mother.
I heard it was pretty tough there for a while.
In tough situations we turn back the time.
Must have been a tough decision for you.
Some tough guys are coming here tomorrow.
The boots seem tough to get off.
Tough to do with jones killing innocent people.
You are one tough woman to track down.
Tough stains must be treated properly before.
You are having a tough time by all accounts.
Tough grains or a mixture of grains and beans.
You are just as tough and fearless as a bull.
Tough talk for a guy with no gun.
You real tough with that tin.

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Remove the part with tough meat.
Might be kind of tough to convince them of that.
Thanks for putting me in such a tough spot.
My divorce was tough on my kid but he got over it.
I really hate myself for being so tough on you.
He wants someone tough enough to take you on.
I am glad to see it was not too tough on you.
Kind of tough when you are still in puberty.
You could have been a tough guy for us.
Talking tough means jack shit now.
You already proved how tough you are.
Brody has a tough decision in front of him.
Land does look a little tough and dry.
It is intense and tough since it is sometimes inequitable.
You will never be a really tough guy.
Seemed to be a tough day for your family.
You went into exile when things were tough.
There is some tough boys on this estate.
They knew they were facing a tough opponent.
He had a tough time holding down a job.
I can make things tough for you.
It is tough trying to get it out of your mind.
There is some pretty tough competition in there.
But tough only gets you so far.
I imagine he has a pretty tough time at home.
Must be a tough job updating these files.
I guess high school was tough for everybody.
We got tough people in the black community.
We are going through a real tough time financially and.
The students at the academy had it tough.
You too know how tough it is to be a yakuza.
I like when you get all tough.
This could be a tough thing to deal with.
Do not came in here and get tough.
We had a pretty tough time there at first.

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