hard sell

Example Sentences

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That is a hard sell and most would seem to accept this as a VAR red card.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

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

I convinced my wife to go to synagogue, which is a hard sell.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

The promise to announce any changes may also be a hard sell, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025

A month ago, it would’ve been a hard sell.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland