hard-line

Example Sentences

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His hard-line immigration policies have proven to be particularly unpopular, with six in 10 residents disapproving of his actions, according to the survey, a stark contrast to the county’s historical stance on the issue.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Catholic clergy have criticized the administration over both its hard-line tactics on immigration and its use of force abroad.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Syria's leadership has been criticised by some hard-line Islamists for being too secular.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Those credentials include frequent posts on X that project a hard-line image with little room for negotiation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Closing the border between East and West Berlin was not the idea of the KGB, the Soviet army, or anyone in the Kremlin: It was the brainchild of Walter Ulbricht, East Germany's hard-line communist leader.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau