A bill passed by Arkansas’ Republican-controlled Legislature and signed by GOP Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders makes it tougher to qualify ballot measures by more than tripling the number of counties where signatures must be gathered, from 15 to 50.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2023-05-24/state-lawmakers-ignore-elections-handcuff-voters-in-power-grab

Adding Simpson to a linebacking core led by Micah Parsons could make the Cowboys’ front seven even tougher than last season.

Source: https://deadspin.com/cowboys-2023-nfl-draft-pick-26-1850368653

A dozen minors filed a lawsuit with Austria’s top court on Tuesday, Feb. 21, seeking to force the government to ensure their constitutional rights are protected by taking tougher action against climate change.

Source: https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2023/02/22/708980.htm

After all, Trump rightfully praised himself for giving Ukraine much tougher weapons to defend itself than Obama ever did, and that was before Putin waged war.

Source: https://www.thenationalherald.com/republicans-are-giving-away-national-security-issue-to-the-democrats/

After the glory days came tougher times.

Source: https://www.the42.ie/aishling-moloney-tipperary-5974420-Jan2023/

Allowed home to spend Christmas together, the family knew 2023 would likely be even tougher.

Source: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/health/11703407/daughter-concussion-cancer-last-christmas/

And after initially dismissing the problem, Pope Francis followed in Benedict's footsteps and approved still tougher protocols to hold the hierarchy accountable.

Source: https://www.newser.com/story/329788/benedict-did-the-most-to-battle-clergy-abuse-but-was-criticized.html

And as you might already expect, the people of will also gain new powers as they face increasingly tougher opponents in the Aoi Cosmos.

Source: https://gamerant.com/what-to-expect-from-season-2-of-edens-zero/

And prudence for its own sake is a tougher sell for a government that has not yet dispensed with one extravagance from the Morrison government in the Stage 3 tax cuts, while enthusiastically strapping on another in AUKUS.

Source: https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/politics/2023/04/10/budget-treasurer-chalmers-analysis/

And the assumption that you have shorter comps for Granite launch, they're going well, but just wanted to hear how you guys are feeling about sustaining that 20 plus growth, even if you start lapping those tougher comps.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4625147-si-bone-inc-sibn-q2-2023-earnings-call-transcript?source=feed_all_articles

And the unmitigated GALL of the woman, now that she has her honors and money and endorsement deals, to say, “Hey, bring on the fake women!” when she won’t have to give up HER spot to a tougher, faster, stronger “woman” who is actually a MAN!

Source: https://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2023/09/thoughts-from-the-ammo-line-490.php

And while South Africa had no trouble defeating Trinidad and Tobago, racing to a 69-28 victory, they missed 14 shots at goal between them up front, which they cannot afford if they want to put up a fight against tougher opposition later in the week.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/proteas-confident-enough-depth-without-potgieter/

And while the chaotic 3-2 win at home to Forest added momentum to their quest to sneak into the top four Van Dijk admits the current campaign’s tougher times have had an eye-opening effect.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/uk-sports/2023/04/23/virgil-van-dijk-liverpools-inconsistent-season-has-been-a-real-eye-opener/

And with a stronger team this season, the task of trying to beat the Bruins at TD Garden in the postseason should be an even tougher task for opponents.

Source: https://nesn.com/2023/03/bruins-jim-montgomery-sends-clear-message-to-playoff-foes/

As reported in this masthead, local government areas grappling with the worst pokie losses in the state have for many months been demanding the Andrews government introduce tougher rules to stem the billions of dollars being gambled away.

Source: https://www.smh.com.au/politics/victoria/gamblers-limited-to-100-per-play-and-early-morning-closures-slated-in-toughest-pokies-reforms-20230716-p5doll.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Beijing has also been rapidly adding nuclear warheads, taking a tougher line on its claim to the South China Sea and painting a scenario of impending confrontation.

Source: https://krdo.com/news/2023/04/16/g-7-envoys-urge-tough-stance-on-chinese-n-korean-aggression/

Being added to the list can potentially start a 60-day clock that could trigger much tougher penalties.

Source: https://biztoc.com/x/6b502c1c5f3011d7?ref=ff

Birmingham will have a tougher challenge next week when they host another 2-0 team in the New Orleans Breakers, who pulled out a 38-31 victory over the earlier Saturday.

Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/usfl/birmingham-shrugs-off-injuries-with-most-dominant-game-yet-rout-of-memphis

BRITAIN-JAPAN-CHINA — Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss will join the former leaders of Australia and Belgium at a conference in Tokyo later this month to call for a tougher international approach to China.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/ap-republicans-tyre-nichols-democrats-ron-desantis-b2275043.html

But after the initial fanfare has come the much tougher business of plotting a path to those goals.

Source: https://phys.org/news/2023-09-billion-wean-indonesia-coal.html