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
The issues MLB raises are legitimate; the solutions need not be so draconian.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
More recently, it took draconian steps to force Anthropic to withdraw even a guardrailed version from the market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
"The imposition of such draconian sanctions on international judges is unprecedented," said the 66-page filing, which demands the sanctions be lifted.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
The regime he imposed was draconian: He subtracted the labor that kept Pennsylvania’s inmates occupied during the day in their cells, as well as the opportunity they had for daily exercise.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
