Sentence examples for appear tough from inspiring English sources

But President Obama is under political pressure at home to appear tough, especially on China.

Mr Xi is a new leader who needs to appear tough at home.

I am sure that he thinks his brickbats make him appear tough and in control.

With a presidential election a year away, all parties want to appear tough on crime.

With the next election nearing, his replacement is determined to appear tough.

Its regulatory arm is scrambling to appear tough, and the trading floor is polarized.

Other analysts believe the Hungarian government is drawing out negotiations so it can appear tough to the country's electorate.

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