Sentence examples similar to stands hard pressed from inspiring English sources

Mr. Monti's two-week-old government stands hard-pressed to restore international confidence in the ability of its political class to make substantial changes, as well as in the merits of its industry.

We all know that India and China are rising, but we'd be hard pressed to say what they stand for.

But infighting has weakened the main opposition Socialists, so Mr Borisov's minority centre-right coalition may stand a chance of a historic win.Mr Djankov is under pressure from hard pressed public servants and pensioners for more cash.

Intimidation of witnesses is routine, and prosecutors will be hard pressed to persuade people to take the stand against such a powerful, well-connected militant group.

"If you were to stand out on the pier," Mr. Wilson said, "and take a photo looking back at the town and compare it to one taken 60 years ago, you'd be hard pressed to see a change".

Mr. O'Horgan, 83, was hard pressed to explain.

The private sector is clearly hard pressed.

Anyone outside Washington would be hard pressed to name one.