Sentence examples for tough measure from inspiring English sources

In Congress one "tough" measure after another was passed.

Those votes could be on four bills the committee approved this year, including a tough measure to strengthen immigration enforcement.

Mr Mitchell said that the "very tough measure" was necessary but pointed out that Mr Osborne still had time to make changes in next month's spending review.

"They don't see these guidelines as some tough measure they need to compensate for to maintain their relationship with Israel," the official said.

When Mr. McCollum reversed himself and proposed a law in Florida similar to a tough measure recently passed in Arizona, Mr. Scott told voters his opponent was a liar.

The actions were announced in an executive order signed by President Obama that started the enforcement process for a tough measure he signed into law at the end of 2011.

"Our research shows [that displaying "toughness"] increases worry and fear around immigration – when people are told tough measures are happening, that suggests tough measures are needed.

Their so-called tough measures are often soft options.

The government promised to take tough measures against those responsible.

Still, the tough measures have drawn criticism outside Lithuania.

Rule by consensus impedes adoption of tough measures.