Sentence examples for has been a rough patch from inspiring English sources

It has been a rough patch for the party -- Bush's approval ratings in polls are lower than for any president in recent history.

Mrs. Clinton is trying to demonstrate new viability and seize on what has been a rough patch for Mr. Obama since he lost in Pennsylvania two weeks ago.

The strong showing by the real estate company comes amid what has been a relatively rough patch for companies seeking to go public.

Facebook search has long been a rough patch for the site.

It has, in fact, been a rough patch for Mr. Paul.

Together, this doesn't suggest an ideal commuter bike and its natural habitat is a rugged mountain trail but NW1's roughest patch has been a breeze this week.

Perhaps metaphorically for a president who has been through a rough patch, the skies here were gray and rainy when Air Force One landed — not an especially appealing backdrop for Mr. Obama, who had intended to encourage vacationers to sample the gulf seafood and beaches.

CARREFOUR, a giant French retailer, has been through a rough patch.

Capitalism has been through a rough patch, but surely the term itself is no more inflammatory than free enterprise.For critics, this is a blatant attempt to indoctrinate children.

Rostock has been through a rough patch.

In recent years, Impressionism has been in a rough patch, but on Tuesday it did extremely well.