Example sentences of "[verb] a tough [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Admitting that the security forces were involved in a recent wave of kidnappings and murders of students , he said that his government did not have the means to combat the activities which had taken place over the past few months , aimed at creating a climate of terror and instability in order to justify an attempt to return to the past or the installation of a president who would promise a tough policy . |
| 2 | The Frederick Carl Frieseke nude on the McDonough cover ( lot 24 est. $300–500,000 ) spurned a tough economy with a $360,000 ( £225,000 ) final bid , as did the somewhat more sophisticated Richard Edward Miller ( lot 44 est. $150–250,000 ) going to a private buyer for $200,000 ( £125,000 ) . |
| 3 | The restaurant changed , as did the maître d' , but he still watched like a hawk and swooped with a pained query if you did n't savour every mouthful or tried to hide a tough end of meat under your lettuce . |
| 4 | He looks a tough customer to deal with . |
| 5 | All that happens in Howe 's whiny drama is that the daughter finds out her flamboyant , selfish mother has a tough row to hoe , as her father is declining into senility . |
| 6 | She has a tough act to follow , though — Joan has had some spectacular successes with Bewey and Beth . |
| 7 | Dorahy knows he has a tough act to follow in attempting to emulate the success of his predecessor John Monie who won every available honour . |
| 8 | No , I still think Old Red has a tough life . |
| 9 | Olivia — whose hits include You 're The One That I Want , Physical and Xanadu — still has a tough fight ahead , but she is a born fighter and is now planning to write a book to help other breast cancer sufferers . |
| 10 | Powered by a souped-up , 80 bhp Mini engine it has a tough steel frame and fibreglass bodywork . |
| 11 | Mister Anderson has a tough time ahead of him . |
| 12 | Radio assault : A team from South Cleveland Hospital Radio are gearing themselves up to tackle a tough army assault course . |
| 13 | WHOEVER wins the qualifying game between Belfast 's Alan McMullan and the Provincial 's Ian McClure can expect a tough battle in the opening quarter-final of the Flogas Causeway Coast Masters in Ballymoney on October 9-10 . |
| 14 | WHOEVER wins the qualifying game between Belfast 's Alan McMullan and the Provincial 's Ian McClure can expect a tough battle in the opening quarter-final of the Flogas Causeway Coast Masters in Ballymoney on October 9–10 . |
| 15 | Others received a tough lecture on the dangers and might just have learnt to think again . |
| 16 | Others received a tough lecture on the dangers and might just have learnt to think again . |
| 17 | During the discussions Hurd reportedly adopted a tough line over the airport issue , warning that the plans would be shelved unless the Chinese authorities abandoned its opposition to the project . |
| 18 | A more up-to-date but similar sentiment advocating a tough approach : |
| 19 | Wear a tough shirt |
| 20 | Kyle welcomed a tough programme of pre-season friendlies . |
| 21 | The Agriculture Minister , Mr John Gummer , and the Scottish Secretary , Mr Malcolm Rifkind , celebrated the small gains they had been able to negotiate , but admitted that the industry in Britain faced a tough time in the coming year . |
| 22 | Only the larger vultures are able to rip open a tough hide and feed , the smaller ones , especially the Egyptian , have to wait their turn |
| 23 | Under pressure Steve Coppell and Crystal Palace face a tough trip to Second Division Hartlepool . |
| 24 | Villa , with only three points from four games , face a tough trip to Sheffield United . |
| 25 | With Anchor present in court , too , protestors face a tough fight . |
| 26 | The bright yellow JCBs , now dominate the construction market , although they face a tough battle today with depressed state of the industry . |
| 27 | People searching for work face a tough task . |
| 28 | Troops face a tough time from bandits and war lords . |
| 29 | MIDDLESBROUGH face a tough challenge to end a losing run when they entertain Coventry in the British Speedway Promoters ' Association first round tomorrow night . |
| 30 | Darlington face a tough challenge from promotion-chasing County . |