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n. - Impressive difficulty; The elasticity and hardness of a metal object; The property of being big and strong; Enduring strength and energy.

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  • That kind of toughness is a big reason they lead the NHL with 33 points.
  • He spends the rest of his piece outlining what he calls the toughness gap, but what he has illustrated is in fact a decency gap.
  • Brings a certain toughness and attitude to the field ...
  • Montreal tried to establish its toughness from the start.
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