draconian

Example Sentences

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She relied on a team for “supported decision making,” which Judge Glen called “a less restrictive alternate to the Draconian loss of liberty” of guardianship.

From New York Times

“Draconian is definitely the correct word,” said Pete White of the LA Community Action Network.

From Seattle Times

Draconian lockdown policies that fallaciously promised maximum safety remained in place, and retained strong public support, even as they failed to stem the spread and as the collateral damage they inflicted mounted massively.

From Washington Post

“Some people see this as Draconian and a compromise of people’s rights, but I strongly disagree,” Evans said.

From Washington Times

He said Mr. Wolf has imposed “one of the most Draconian lockdowns of all the states.”

From Washington Times