Trim the tough ends of the stalks from the asparagus.

Cut off the tough ends of the watercress, rinse well and pat dry.

Trim off the tough ends of the watercress and discard.

"They all had a tough end, and maybe that's what's going to happen to me."

At the tough end of the spectrum for passenger identification is Delta.

I respect the Eagles; they always fight us to the end very tough.

I didn't give your brother the tough end of the job.

Meanwhile, snap off the tough ends of the asparagus and rinse the spears well.

Steam asparagus, starting with tougher ends, which take longer to cook, then add tips at the end.

Cut off the tough ends of the asparagus and peel the spears.