hard-line
Example Sentences
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In practice, Khamenei generally takes his cues from a group of hard-line generals, mediators said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
His hard-line immigration policies have proven to be particularly unpopular, with six in 10 residents disapproving of his actions, according to the survey, a stark contrast to the county’s historical stance on the issue.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Syria's leadership has been criticised by some hard-line Islamists for being too secular.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
He was immediately shouted down publicly by hard-line elements.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
Closing the border between East and West Berlin was not the idea of the KGB, the Soviet army, or anyone in the Kremlin: It was the brainchild of Walter Ulbricht, East Germany's hard-line communist leader.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
