hard row to hoe
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"This will be a hard row to hoe, given that this same jury is daily receiving new evidence that the defendant, outside the courtroom, continues to spread the lie undeterred," Ms Jones said.
From BBC
Unfortunately, even with the recent passage of tougher gun laws, and the National Rifle Association gasping for breath, this event in central Virginia shows we still have a long, hard row to hoe.
From Washington Post
Some orchards, such as Hard Row to Hoe Vineyards and Lake Chelan Winery offer tours of fruit fields and orchards.
From Seattle Times
But the inheritor has a hard row to hoe.
From The Guardian
To be fair, it would be a hard row to hoe for any president.
From Slate
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