Sentence examples for it is getting tough from inspiring English sources

Much of the demand is driven by consumers in Asia and the US, and next week the US is expected to crush its 6m tonnes of seized ivory in a symbolic show that it is getting tough with the worldwide illegal trade, estimated to be worth several billion pounds annually.

The bill had been under debate for several weeks, and is part of the government's efforts to show it is getting tough on the issue.

Enforcement of intellectual property rights in China has been an economic priority for the Bush administration, during an election year in which the White House wants to show that it is getting tough protecting American industry from unfair trading practices.

In the latest attempt by the City regulator to demonstrate it is getting tough on bankers' bonuses, the demand would likely affect a wide range of staff as misselling of the insurance took place over many years.

"It is getting tougher," Ms. Bourgeois said.

"It is getting tougher and tougher for these small companies," he said.

It is getting tougher to be the plucky Brit – or indeed Czech – at Wimbledon.

"I don't think we are saying it is getting tougher," O'Reilly said.

It is getting tougher to qualify for plans, and the policies offer less protection against inflation than they used to.

Private donations are likely to help, but with financing from all quarters continuing to shrink, some nonprofits say it is getting tougher and tougher to stay open.

Still, the business is so competitive it is getting tougher to pass on the losses.