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Pickleball involves quick lateral movements, sudden stops, and frequent changes in direction, which can be tough on your feet and joints.
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David Hochman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Trump’s comments on Taiwan have been unusually harsh for China policy in Washington, where there is a general bipartisan consensus to be tough on Beijing and Xi, who has pledged to reunify with Taipei, by force if necessary.
—Brad Dress, The Hill, 2 Nov. 2024
Harris has tacked to the right on immigration, presenting herself as a candidate who can be tough on policing the border, which is perceived as one of her biggest vulnerabilities.
—Jesse Bedayn and Adriana Gomez Licon, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2024
Daily activities can be tough on nail health, and the removal process of gels and acrylics can wreak havoc on nail health.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 23 July 2024
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David Hochman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Trump’s comments on Taiwan have been unusually harsh for China policy in Washington, where there is a general bipartisan consensus to be tough on Beijing and Xi, who has pledged to reunify with Taipei, by force if necessary.
—Brad Dress, The Hill, 2 Nov. 2024
Harris has tacked to the right on immigration, presenting herself as a candidate who can be tough on policing the border, which is perceived as one of her biggest vulnerabilities.
—Jesse Bedayn and Adriana Gomez Licon, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2024
Daily activities can be tough on nail health, and the removal process of gels and acrylics can wreak havoc on nail health.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 23 July 2024
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“Be tough on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/be%20tough%20on. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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