hard-nosed

Example Sentences

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Carney led the Liberal Party to a fourth-straight electoral win last April, on the promise of taking a hard-nosed approach in trade negotiations with Washington and delivering relief for the Canadian economy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Park’s hard-nosed approach to his themes, his ability to elicit strong performances and his deft touch with complex material have built his lofty reputation.

From Los Angeles Times

"Most employers, even the hard-nosed ones, will listen and make adjustments when they understand that preventing burnout benefits everyone."

From BBC

The once hard-nosed defence coach will almost certainly show that emotional side again, regardless of Saturday's outcome.

From BBC

But Lulu might protest too much: She’s clearly not so hard-nosed about love as she makes herself out to be.

From Los Angeles Times