hard-line

Example Sentences

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Farage stressed Thomas and his party colleagues in Wales would set Welsh policy, saying he was "not a hard line dictator".

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

Now Musk, who has called himself a free-speech absolutist, while also vowing to take a hard line on child exploitation, faces growing calls for enforcement around the world and in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

Publicly, officials have struck a conciliatory tone when it comes to protesters' economic demands, while vowing to take a hard line against any chaos and destabilisation.

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026

He draws a hard line at megamansions on the ridgetops.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2025

Maybe it was something in the shape of her eyes, the way they squinted at me in disbelief, or maybe it was the hard line of her mouth, which was clamped shut, determined.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover