Ultimately, the film's message is one of hope to those in tough circumstances while shedding light on a pressing social issue.

Ms. Hill, who is 50, got her start in business in tough circumstances, said friends and former associates.

I'd be remiss in saying he came in under less than tough circumstances, seeing what was written and said at the time.

He's done pretty well under tough circumstances, playing defense against the Republicans.

Therefore, eliminate government, and people in tough circumstances will suddenly be better off.

Despite the tough historical circumstances, war literature was very varied in many terms.

Bill Duffy, the company's new chief executive, says he's not blind to the tough financial circumstances many of his customers now find themselves in.

But doing well in tough circumstances is little comfort.

I'm not having the man killed, mind you-he's doing a good job in his own sector, under tough circumstances.

I cannot speak too highly of their cheerful dedication and professionalism in very tough circumstances.