hard-line

Example Sentences

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And in the end, that hard line paid off.

From BBC

Manzo was a part of a new wave of leaders throughout the Americas who have called for a hard line against criminals.

From Los Angeles Times

The Baltic state has been one of Europe's most pro-Kyiv voices, pushing for a hard line against Russia since it ordered troops into Ukraine in February 2022.

From Barron's

He was an unreconstructed hawk in the Senate, supporting the war in Iraq and taking a hard line on Iran.

From Salon

Sarkozy responded by taking a hard line on immigration in an attempt to draw voters from Marine Le Pen’s antimigrant party.

From The Wall Street Journal