Sentence examples for time of tough from inspiring English sources

Merkel's tough stance reflects her awareness that voters could react angrily to having to contribute to a bailout at a time of tough budget discipline at home.

"Even during the cold war, during the time of tough confrontation between the Soviet Union and the United States, we have always avoided direct clashes between our civilians, let alone our servicemen," Mr. Putin said.

By the time of the tough pizzicato solo, however, Ms. Herrera was flagging.

"And all of this is happening at a time of very tough fiscal conditions in our school districts," he said.

"Any game at this time of year is tough to lose and the points are important," Kings forward Dwight King said.

But it's also symbolic of tough times for Saudi Arabia.

"I had a lot of tough times and I know what it is.

Athens lost 2.6% on fears of tough times ahead after its planned entry into the euro.

Admirably durable, it resonates in the latest bout of tough times.

Your charity's clinic in Kabul has survived a lot of tough times.

Its chief executive, Lord Wolfson, warned of tough times for the company and the wider industry.