hard-line

Example Sentences

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Despite the public hard line from both sides, the two combatants are actively engaging with mediators and open to talks if each shows enough flexibility, the officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Months later, the US made a U-turn on the hard line stance, issuing 600,000 Chinese student visas as Washington and Beijing engaged in trade talks.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

It’s a hard line to take given that you have a modest net worth and two kids.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Kalshi has taken a hard line against insider trading, while Barron’s has previously reported that Polymarket social media accounts have promoted instances of potential insider trading occurring on Polymarket.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Miles’s eyebrows set in a hard line above his eyes.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia