hard sell
Example Sentences
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It was a hard sell for then-President Lyndon Johnson, who had to convince Americans that their money was still worth something even if it was essentially worthless as metal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025
But she cautioned that parts of the budget might be a hard sell for Canadians struggling immediately with the cost of living.
From BBC • Nov. 4, 2025
The promise to announce any changes may also be a hard sell, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025
Dr Kate Corrigan, who is involved in attracting and retaining GPs to work in the area, said it can be a "hard sell".
From BBC • Sep. 10, 2025
That was as far as the hard sell went.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
