Sentence examples for although tough from inspiring English sources

Criminal penalties for personal drug use were scrapped in 2001, although tough sanctions remain in place for dealing.

Although tough and demanding, Harvey is also fair-minded and loyal, and Macht gives him just the right mix of confidence and compassion.

Mr. Atlas, although tough, declines to treat his man in a predetermined, reductive way and so fails to satisfy the calling of the true debunker.

It made an underlying profit of around £70m last year, although tough high-street conditions mean that figure could be lower this year.

Prices are coming down even for those with deposits of just 5%, although tough affordability checks mean that it is difficult for some would-be buyers to get a mortgage.

Supporters of the tradition point out that in the absence of organized fireworks and bonfires, revelers are likely to build unsafe bonfires in their backyards or set off private fireworks recklessly (although tough new fireworks regulations have made it harder to get hold of the really dangerous ones that used to blow people's fingers off).

Fabregas did just that against Burnley and, although tougher tests await, his promising start suggests he will be a key component in Chelsea's pursuit of honours.

The bulb of the radish is usually eaten raw, although tougher specimens can be steamed.

Sometimes we are somewhat distracted by the passion with some sophisticated methods and forget that the real world health care system problems and choices are much simpler (although tougher) than we expect.

Although some tough women lawyers do admit to fundamental differences between the male and female approach to the law.

Although a tough new anti-immigration law, enacted earlier this year, was meant to deter illegal immigrants from trying to enter the country, they continue to come, at extraordinary risk.