Sentence examples for were more tough from inspiring English sources

Tiger shrimp, though flavorful, were more tough than crisp, but the almost weightless nonna meatballs with tomato sauce and a scoop of ricotta were so satisfying that spaghetti wasn't missed — we mopped up the sauce with the excellent table breads.

Aside from the ongoing controversy sparked by the comments made by Pistorius after he was beaten into second place on Sunday night by Oliveira, there were more tough questions over classification and a medal mix up.

After skiing, there were more tough choices: more time in the gym, Jacuzzi or the sauna; a session with one of the skilled staff masseuses; a bit of lying about the chalet, reading by the fire or a visit to the bar for storytelling and a beer.

They will be more "tough love" than "tough", as ministers spin it.

It is more tough than tender, and the roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables are bland.

"Whoever wins the next election, there will be more tough times, and that will drive change".

Maleeha Lodhi, a former ambassador to Washington, says America's new policy of "tough love" is "more tough than love".

But the deal postpones difficult decision on spending cuts for two months, meaning there will be more tough negotiations ahead.

Francesca Grillo said: "It was tough but it was more tough to sit down in a dock and think, I might be in prison for a long time".

"You don't like to go through tough times, and I'm sure there will be more tough times," Wagner said.

There are more tough decisions to come following the licence fee freeze, with director general Mark Thompson looking to make more than £400m of savings a year.