hard sell
Example Sentences
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You should be skeptical of companies making a hard sell.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
But she says that the idea was initially a hard sell.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026
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
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
A month ago, it would’ve been a hard sell.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
