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• But for side sleepers, the lack of contour can be tough on the shoulder.
  — Talene Appleton, Men's Health, 30 Aug. 2023
• New coach Mike Vrabel will want to be tough on both sides of the line.
  — Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
• Plus, it is designed to be tough on dirt and stains while being gentle on fabrics.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 Apr. 2023
• Winter can be tough on houseplants, but don't go throwing out a dead-looking plant just yet.
  — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026
• 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
• So that could be tough on players dealing with that at the beginning of the season.
  — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
• As travelers know, the journey can be tough on both your psyche and your luggage.
  — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
• Even running on plane can be tough on gear with constant bouncing and vibration.
  — Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023
• Changing the name would understandably be tough on the dog and for herself.
  — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 18 Jan. 2025
• And the pressure to go faster can be tough on students at a time when more than one in five say that their mental health is poor.
  — Jon Marcus, USA TODAY, 23 Aug. 2023
• In general, being a pastor can be tough on the preacher’s kids.
  — al, 17 June 2021
• Take a break from manicures and pedicures Manicures can be tough on nails.
  — Andee Tagle, NPR, 21 Feb. 2026
• Covering big-league baseball was their launch pad and proving ground in a business that can still be tough on women.
  — Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2025
• Daily activities can be tough on nail health, and the removal process of gels and acrylics can wreak havoc on nail health.
  — Allure, 10 Feb. 2023
• Removing acrylic can also be tough on the nails, so just remember to be gentle with yourself.
  — Sydney Wingfield, Women's Health, 3 Mar. 2023
• Netanyahu has always claimed to be tough on terror and has portrayed his opponents as softies.
  — Aluf Benn, Foreign Affairs, 8 June 2016
• Speeding characters up while keeping the same level of realism can be tough on gamers.
  — Kyle Hill, Discover Magazine, 15 Apr. 2014
• Watching our furry friends suffer through allergy season can be tough on any pet parent.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
• She’s also viewed as a regulator who will be tough on Wall Street excess.
  — Joel Gehrke, Washington Examiner, 24 Dec. 2020
• But getting across the Atlantic Ocean can often be tough on the pursestrings.
  — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Jan. 2023
• Ezekiel Elliott is playing through a knee injury at the moment and this quick turnaround is going to be tough on the team.
  — Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 23 Nov. 2021
• That’s despite a fall in crime rates and is driven in part by the fact that longer sentences are being handed out amid pressure to be tough on crime.
  — Pan Pylas, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
• This product is designed to be tough on stains and gentle on fabric, ensuring that your clothes come out looking clean and as good as new.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 Apr. 2023
• Afer three slugging seasons in Korea, Darin Ruf could prove to be tough on lefty pitchers.
  — Bruce Jenkins, SFChronicle.com, 25 June 2020
• Philadelphians can be tough on their hometown, griping about the traffic, the crime, the long-suffering sports teams.
  — Ingrid K. Williams, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2023
• The Black Panther actress may be tough on screen, but her birthday falls on the most romantic day of the year.
  — Andrea Wurzburger, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2023
• Worrying too much about making parenting mistakes can also be tough on your mental health.
  — Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
• Crisp, dry winter air can be tough on your skin, so now is the time to stock up on a high-quality, hydrating moisturizer.
  — Erin Johnson, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
• Organizing the defense could be tough on the fly, but this is more of an acquisition for the future anyway.
  — Zach Harper, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
• Designed to be tough on dirt and stains while still being gentle enough not to fade delicate fabrics, these sheets are perfect for all fabric types.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 Apr. 2023