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tough
Adjective
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If something is tough, it is difficult, not easy.
It's important to stay healthy when the going gets tough.
It was a tough decision, but I think she make the right choice.
The weather makes the overall competition tougher.
The wood was tough to break.
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If something is tough, it doesn't change or move easily; it's not soft.
The government is taking a tough stance on crime.
The public wants tougher enforcement of these laws.
The meat was really tough.
She was a tough, smart businesswoman.
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If something is tough, it is not nice to experience.
He should get the toughest penalty possible for this killing.
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If a person is tough, they are strong and may often fight.
He was an older guy, truly tough with huge arms and a gold cross chain.
We looked pretty tough on our motorcycles.
tough
Verb
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If you tough something out, it is difficult, but you continue; you don't give up.
Even though it rained the whole time, they toughed it out without complaining.
policy
Noun
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A policy is an official rule or idea that explain how to act in certain situations.
The college policy is that teachers may not have any sexual relationship with students.
The government is suggesting a significant change in economic policy.
In at least one case there was a deliberate policy decision not to involve the police.
The policy at the movie theater said we should turn on phones off and be quiet, during the movie.