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Still, McDaniel needs to be able to be tough on the leaders for the rest of the team to understand the importance of mistake-free football.
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Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Worrying too much about making parenting mistakes can also be tough on your mental health.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
The summer heat can be tough on anyone’s body and mind — but the stakes are higher for seniors.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2025
As travelers know, the journey can be tough on both your psyche and your luggage.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Worrying too much about making parenting mistakes can also be tough on your mental health.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
The summer heat can be tough on anyone’s body and mind — but the stakes are higher for seniors.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2025
As travelers know, the journey can be tough on both your psyche and your luggage.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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“Be tough on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/be%20tough%20on. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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