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Murrill’s hard-line tactics, particularly in Brooks’ case, stand out among her peers in other states, said Jeffrey Gutman, a professor emeritus at the George Washington University Law School and a national expert on compensation funds.

From Salon Aug. 10, 2026

President Reagan, saying he is “a bit wiser” after two failed attempts to put a hard-line conservative on the Supreme Court, today picked federal appeals Judge Anthony M.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

BBC Sport understands Premier League referees will not take the same hard-line approach.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

Experts and officials offered differing views on Khamenei’s legacy, with some citing his hard-line policies as destabilizing.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 3, 2026

Despite the hard-line choice Kennedy had made, he found Diem’s death shocking.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge




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