Examples of be tough on in a Sentence
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Watching our furry friends suffer through allergy season can be tough on any pet parent.
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Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Pantene Unbreakable Lengths Shampoo $21 $14 Pregnancy and postpartum can be tough on the hair, and a good shampoo can make a world of difference.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
Brokers will probably quit The new reality could be tough on brokers, particularly people who don’t sell a lot of homes.
—David Goldman, CNN, 18 Mar. 2024
Some of my goals are to be tough on crime, while serving my community with Integrity, fairness, and justice.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Feb. 2024
This ammonia-free formula is designed to be tough on stubborn grime and grit, yet gentle enough to use on delicate stone, tile, and laminate.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2023
In the latest episode of her podcast, Mina AF, the HGTV star pointed out how the season can be tough on relationships.
—Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 28 Nov. 2023
Its lightweight and ergonomic handle makes this frother all the more desirable, as holding an uncomfortable device for too long can be tough on the wrist.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 16 Oct. 2023
But for side sleepers, the lack of contour can be tough on the shoulder.
—Talene Appleton, Men's Health, 30 Aug. 2023
Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Pantene Unbreakable Lengths Shampoo $21 $14 Pregnancy and postpartum can be tough on the hair, and a good shampoo can make a world of difference.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
Brokers will probably quit The new reality could be tough on brokers, particularly people who don’t sell a lot of homes.
—David Goldman, CNN, 18 Mar. 2024
Some of my goals are to be tough on crime, while serving my community with Integrity, fairness, and justice.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Feb. 2024
This ammonia-free formula is designed to be tough on stubborn grime and grit, yet gentle enough to use on delicate stone, tile, and laminate.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2023
In the latest episode of her podcast, Mina AF, the HGTV star pointed out how the season can be tough on relationships.
—Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 28 Nov. 2023
Its lightweight and ergonomic handle makes this frother all the more desirable, as holding an uncomfortable device for too long can be tough on the wrist.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 16 Oct. 2023
But for side sleepers, the lack of contour can be tough on the shoulder.
—Talene Appleton, Men's Health, 30 Aug. 2023
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