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The phrase "a tough selection process" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing a competitive or rigorous method of choosing candidates or options, often in contexts like job applications, admissions, or competitions.
Example: "The company is known for its high standards, and applicants must go through a tough selection process to be considered for the position."
Alternatives: "a rigorous selection process" or "a challenging selection process".
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We also launched our first Digital Journalism Scheme; we had more than 900 applicants and, after a tough selection process, 10 successful candidates started in November.
Bayliss admits he is facing a tough selection process before the series-opener at Lord's next Thursday.
Ten-year-olds Joseph, Zeena, Aliyah, Alexis and Ahmed are just five of the children at Pillgwenlly Primary School who were chosen for the Mini Police force after a tough selection process.
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To a future employer, whether a university or business, it is clear in the first place that, as the holder of such an award, you have already successfully undergone a tough selection process--and furthermore, in the case of a fellowship, that you did so at your own initiative.
National selector Shawn Flegler said: "This was a really tough selection process for the panel with some talented players missing out, but we're confident we have selected a balanced side that has the potential to beat England and retain the Ashes.
I always say that they have gone through a very tough selection process: They were so extremely clever that they came out of a scientific desert to study in a northern university, made it to a PhD, and did not follow the easy path to become a next "brain-drainer".
"It's a tough selection, especially after what has happened.
As did Yoza and Willie K, Jeff Petersen and Makana and other winners, past and present whose performances punctuated the announcement of awards, demonstrating as they performed, how tough the selection process must have been.
He also wanted it to be an open process rather than a selection process.
Prospective mentors undergo a careful selection process.
It seems like a bollixed selection process".
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