Sentences with phrase «grim tug of war»

What should be an enjoyable walk turns into a grim tug of war.

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With the state facing its grimmest budget outlook in years, the legislative session shows signs of becoming a tug - of - war between public schools and health care — the two biggest recipients of state spending and, not coincidentally, the two heaviest - hitting lobbying forces Albany.

Bill Hammond: «With the state facing its grimmest budget outlook in years, the legislative session shows signs of becoming a tug - of - war between public schools and health care — the two biggest recipients of state spending and, not coincidentally, the two heaviest - hitting lobbying forces Albany.»