draconian
Example Sentences
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In his most draconian move yet, the Pentagon polygraphed some 50 high-ranking military officers and civilian officials on the Joint Staff, which coordinates operations, policy and war plans with combatant commanders worldwide.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026
“We have very draconian sanctions and we’ll see what happens.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
The issues MLB raises are legitimate; the solutions need not be so draconian.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
The paper says Mahmood will introduce the legislation next week amid unhappiness among some Labour MPs who believe the limits on asylum claims are too draconian.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
The scientists’ initial reaction to these increasingly draconian strictures was to treat them whimsically.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
