Why do people live so long in simple economies and very tough environments?
It's understood that this is a very tough political environment for Republicans.
"It's especially satisfying after the week we've been through to win on the road in a tough environment."
"We've learned how to survive in a very tough environment."
"Now, they'll have to do it in a much tougher environment."
That can be a very tough environment in which to survive.
But we were doing a tough job in a tough environment.
However, he acknowledged that the tough economic environment had affected some parts of the business.
And he has had a tough environment to deal with.
In any event, it's a tougher environment for young analysts who are trying to get ahead.