draconian
Example Sentences
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Rising yields and uncertainty about central banks’ commitment to stable prices, hallmarks of the 1970s, later required draconian rate hikes to repair.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Fife Cook said the hearing was a "draconian procedure" and suggested council time and resources could be better used in providing essential services.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
I believe in its objectives, but it’s too draconian, especially for voters in remote parts of Alaska.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
The issues MLB raises are legitimate; the solutions need not be so draconian.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
The scientists’ initial reaction to these increasingly draconian strictures was to treat them whimsically.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
