tough

B2Frequent NGSL-2
UK /tʌf/US /tʌf/

Meaning

adjective
having or causing problems or difficulties
a tough childhood

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pretty tough uh long running Battle of

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know but he's very tough um I feared my

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and the world can be unfair and deal you with tough cards.

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