easier said than done
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Landing more established talent this summer may be easier said than done.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
For him, that is far easier said than done.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026
But the task is easier said than done.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026
Achieving Musk’s vision is likely easier said than done.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026
I pick Teddy up, which is easier said than done since he’s kicking and flailing, and when I finally set him down over near the swings, he starts to run.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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