"It is about the 10 games, and understanding that there is going to be tough moments along the way.

VOA: standard.2009.06.07

"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

"I don't want to get people's hopes up and they get so profoundly disappointed it is going to be tough, but nothing is impossible."

VOA: standard.2010.04.12

And,as I said,it would be tough for any government,any country, to prevent these kinds of attacks."

VOA: standard.2009.12.11

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

VOA: standard.2010.06.07

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

VOA: standard.2010.08.11

Jamaica's ambassador to the OAS, Anthony Johnson, says countries may be tempted to erect trade barriers during tough economic times, but this is a mistake.

VOA: standard.2009.04.15

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

VOA: standard.2009.11.16

"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

On the same broadcast, Democratic Senator John Kerry said the president has been absolutely correct in his statements about Iran, asserting that tough rhetoric against the Iranian government would be counterproductive.

VOA: standard.2009.06.23

And that will be a very tough battle." As in many countries, America's elected officials are loathe to raise taxes or cut spending, particularly when the economy is weak and millions are out of work.

VOA: standard.2010.04.21

"If I could get done what I think needs to get done in four years, even if it meant that I was only president for four years, I would rather be a good president taking on the tough issues for four years, than a mediocre president for eight years,".

VOA: standard.2009.03.19

"It may cost one or two seats to be lost in tough districts, but I think once people really find out what this bill does and how good a job he's done and the Democrats have done, I think they may very well pick up some seats."

VOA: standard.2010.03.25

He also offered some tough talk. "I emphasized that this has to be a point in time in which we begin to write a new chapter based on improved governance, a much more serious effort to eradicate corruption, joint efforts to accelerate the training of Afghan security forces so that the Afghan people can provide for their own security,".

VOA: standard.2009.11.02