hard-line

Example Sentences

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"Her dad was chancellor of the exchequer - it's a hard line to walk, but she's also very relatable."

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

But they also endorse foods like red meat and full-fat dairy, while taking a hard line against highly processed foods, added sugar and refined carbohydrates like white bread.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

Manzo was a part of a new wave of leaders throughout the Americas who have called for a hard line against criminals.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2025

Both countries took a hard line against each other while stressing they still wanted to talk.

From Barron's • Oct. 17, 2025

Principal Butler’s mouth tightened into a hard line.

From "Hopping Mad (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #4)" by Franklin W. Dixon