hard-line
Example Sentences
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He is already campaigning on a hard-line pledge to restore state authority, and increase police numbers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Syria's leadership has been criticised by some hard-line Islamists for being too secular.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 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
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
It messed her up for a few days, and she had to give herself the hard-line lectures all over again.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
