hard-line

Example Sentences

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Iran continued negotiations with the U.S. for financial relief despite an overnight military skirmish and internal hard-line opposition.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

You might remember Ahmadinejad, Iran’s hard-line former president, for the anti-American harangues he delivered at the U.N. while not wearing a tie.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

That division was visible earlier this week when plans for a second round of talks in Islamabad collapsed after Iranian officials failed to confirm participation and instead introduced new preconditions under pressure from hard-line factions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

The US has deported dozens of people to third countries since President Donald Trump came to power in January last year as part of its hard-line approach towards immigration.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Despite the hard-line choice Kennedy had made, he found Diem’s death shocking.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge