tough year

Examples (10)

• It's been a particularly tough year for small businesses.
• After a tough year of training, she finally qualified.
• Many families faced a tough year due to the economic downturn.
• The company expects a tough year ahead with increased competition.
• Despite a tough year, they managed to stay positive.
• He's hoping the next year won't be as tough as the last.
• The students endured a tough year of demanding coursework.
• We're preparing for another tough year of negotiations.
• Even through a tough year, their resilience shone brightly.
• The industry has experienced a series of tough years recently.