hard-line

Example Sentences

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Syria's leadership has been criticised by some hard-line Islamists for being too secular.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

That division was visible earlier this week when plans for a second round of talks in Islamabad collapsed after Iranian officials failed to confirm participation and instead introduced new preconditions under pressure from hard-line factions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Politico’s description, meanwhile, was that Blair “encouraged members to curb their hard-line rhetoric about indiscriminate deportations, indicating it could cost them key voting blocs.”

From Slate • Mar. 14, 2026

And some observers have worried that hard-line immigration enforcement could deter some fans from attending matches.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

It messed her up for a few days, and she had to give herself the hard-line lectures all over again.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti