tough it out
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But the Trojans star freshman refused to sit out, resolving instead to tough it out against a true Big Ten contender, even if he wasn’t at 100%.
From Los Angeles Times
But he feels pressured to tough it out there for now, even though he’s unhappy, so that he can keep paying down his six figures’ worth of student debt.
From MarketWatch
But he feels pressured to tough it out there for now, even though he’s unhappy, so that he can keep paying down his six figures’ worth of student debt.
From MarketWatch
“If you numb that, you won’t be able to feel and grip the ball. Also, there are so many ligaments and bones in there, if you numb it you can do more damage and not even know it. You’ve just got to tough it out, grin and bear it, and let pain be your guide.”
From Los Angeles Times
He suggested pregnant women “ideally” not “take it at all,” but if they can’t “tough it out” with a high fever, they could use it “very sparingly.”
From Slate
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