toughs it out

phrase

present tense third-person singular of tough it out

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  • According to various estimates, Messi walks or stands for anywhere from 60 to 80 percent of a game.
    Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026
  • Yet asylum is at the heart of what America stands for in the world.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
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“Toughs it out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toughs%20it%20out. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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