During tough times -- I mean we are in a recession right now -- this is like affordable luxury.

VOA: special.2010.04.12

A well-known example was when women's education groups objected to a talking Barbie that declared, among other things, "Math class is tough!"

VOA: special.2009.04.06

A tough cookie is not something you want to eat.

VOA: special.2011.02.20

Akiva Eldar,a senior columnist with the Ha'aretz newspaper in Tel Aviv, says U.S.pressure may force Mr.Netanyahu to make tough political decisions.

VOA: standard.2009.06.09

In the south central state of Arkansas,two-term U.S.senator Blanche Lincoln faces a tough runoff against Bill Halter, the state's lieutenant governor.

VOA: standard.2010.06.08

"It was really tough but I will try to come again and maybe I will get it on the next try."

VOA: standard.2010.07.31

"I think it's going to be tough because of some of the other performances of last year, particularly Roger Federer."

VOA: standard.2010.02.11

But although nearly 55 million people came to the United States last year, times were tough for the travel industry.

VOA: standard.2010.05.04

Indian cricket star Kapil Dev is a member of the group and says the selection process is always tough.

VOA: standard.2010.02.11

One tough moment Bradley was asked to elaborate on was the loss to Costa Rica earlier in the week.

VOA: standard.2009.06.07

(OMITTED) The winning candidate will face another tough election against Republican candidate John Boozman in the November general election.

VOA: standard.2010.06.08

The winner will face a tough challenge in the general election against long-time liberal Democratic Senator Barbara Boxer.

VOA: standard.2010.06.08

They also say Washington has avoided the tough talk of previous administrations about the value of China's currency.

VOA: standard.2009.11.10

The head of the government's mine safety agency acknowledged enforcement of existing laws has not been tough enough.

VOA: standard.2010.04.27