1.   A lot of the stone went to build houses for the local peasants, who apparently had a tough time.

2.   Geoff had an inner strength which got him through the tough times.

3.   It is an unwelcome symptom of very tough times.

4.   It unites people, protests wrongs and helps one endure tough times.

5.   Over the years, great players have generally had a tough time making the transition to coaching.

6.   Paul was having a tough time himself supervising the contouring of the land around the three-tier pool Stephen had eventually commissioned.

7.   Stories about mishaps teach youngsters that families and friends stay together through tough times.

8.   The family has had a tough time of it these last few months.