tough it out

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  • PrEP, which stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis, helps prevent HIV-infection after an individual is exposed to the virus.
    — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2026
  • It’s rooted in the idea that there’s a hierarchy to being an American — that some people are more capable, more deserving than others — which is the exact opposite of what the 14th Amendment stands for.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
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“Tough it out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tough%20it%20out. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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