Sentence examples for proving a tough from inspiring English sources

Battery-powered autos are proving a tough sell.

History in the making was proving a tough sell.

Though she is an experienced film actor, she said it was proving a tough role.

That's proving a tough sell with some of those campaigning for the former secretary of state.

The substance of the financial crisis aside, it was already proving a tough stretch for Mr. McCain.

Besides carrying lower profit margins, mass market beauty products are also proving a tough sell online, given that shipping charges can equal the cost of the products themselves.

It has proved a tough act to follow.

Mertesacker proved a tough obstacle to manoeuvre the ball round.

This has proved a tough nut to crack.

Despite its liberal reputation, the Massachusetts legislature has proved a tough laboratory for gay-rights issues.

Mr Alkatiri has proved a tough negotiator with his neighbours on this issue.