hard-line

Example Sentences

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But people who have worked alongside Tortorella for decades say that his hard-line approach is what makes him an excellent coach.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

You might remember Ahmadinejad, Iran’s hard-line former president, for the anti-American harangues he delivered at the U.N. while not wearing a tie.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

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

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