hard-core

Example Sentences

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Many inside the movement said it should be less confrontational and disruptive but a hard core of activists argued it would be more effective to double down on direct action.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2025

Back in the old days, shoppers would find coupons in their Sunday newspaper, and hard core couponers would buy several papers to maximize value.

From Salon • Feb. 11, 2025

“Those who are able to go hard core and play to win, Twitter is a good place,” he said.

From New York Times • Nov. 11, 2022

He comes by his well-chronicled activism and philanthropy through what you are compelled to conclude is a hard core of sincerity.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2022

The Hispanic Center catering job is hard core.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King