hard-line

Example Sentences

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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

Since the protests began, officials have publicly struck a conciliatory tone when it comes to protesters' economic demands, while vowing to take a hard line against any chaos or destabilisation.

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026

He draws a hard line at megamansions on the ridgetops.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2025

If you draw a hard line around the $100,000 mark, your dating pool will shrink considerably.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 8, 2025

It had already started to dig into his shoulders, in a thin, hard line.

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill