The team is a tough match for the pitcher.

VOA: special.2010.06.18

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 is been a tough journey, first,just to convince people that we should be regarded as serious candidates.

VOA: standard.2010.06.07

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

VOA: standard.2010.06.08

The Chicago left hander said that he had a tough time grasping the significance of his achievement.

VOA: standard.2009.12.24

It's a tough category this year. The other nominees are John Fogerty, Prince,Bruce Springsteen and Neil Young.

VOA: standard.2010.01.24

Will Aaron Harper be hired back? "He's a tough one, he's one we really cherish here."

VOA: standard.2010.08.11

Republican Senator Bob Corker, who was involved in bipartisan negotiations before the talks broke down, said the plan faces a tough fight in the Senate.

VOA: standard.2010.03.16

But Barilli says that getting migrants to turn back always is a tough sell.

VOA: standard.2009.09.01

But,I mean it is a tough place. It will be hard,but worth it,".

VOA: standard.2009.11.16

The president faced a tough audience. There is consensus in the medical community about the need for reform to improve the affordability and accessibility of quality care.

VOA: standard.2009.06.15

His latest is "Eaarth: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet."

VOA: standard.2010.04.21

"I have said we expect this to be a tough year."

VOA: standard.2010.05.26

And let us be honest, this is a tough task. But this will be Jim's core mission, he is eminently qualified, and he has my complete confidence and support."

VOA: standard.2010.06.05

(THEME) a wimp, Keely Thompson has a tough job.

VOA: standard.2010.04.29