Example Sentences

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"We were not toughies and they made us toughies – I became a trained infantry man," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2025

That leaves two other toughies as what appear to be the decisive races.

From Slate • Aug. 17, 2024

The Supreme Court will end up hearing about 70 cases a year — in theory the toughest of the toughies — and 40% of the time the justices will still issue a unanimous ruling.

From Washington Times • Sep. 8, 2019

Other KingCo teams expected to be strong include traditional toughies Eastlake and Woodinville.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 7, 2010

Best actor and best actress in a musical are both toughies, but on balance, I'd probably plumb for Rowan Atkinson for Oliver! and Hannah Waddingham for A Little Night Music.

From The Guardian • Mar. 19, 2010