| But in the dark days of 1982 it took unusual tough-mindedness. |
| Conservatives tend to take pride in their tough-mindedness, a realistic and hard-nosed approach to the dog-eat-dog world we find ourselves in. |
| The business model blends the tough-mindedness of capitalism with the tender-heartedness of philanthropy. |
| Her unsentimental tough-mindedness is legendary. |
| It takes tough-mindedness at all levels to stay focused, resist temptation, hone core skills, and then do it again. |
| Giuliani has addressed New Yorkers' impatience and licensed a new kind of tough-mindedness. |
