hard news
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Mark Penn, CEO of ad firm Stagwell, said brands’ aversion to advertising alongside hard news writ large is beginning to thaw.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 16, 2026
A respected journalist with the demeanor of an undertaker, McGee insisted to management that he ask the first three questions of any hard news subject who appeared on “Today” before Walters could have a chance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2025
Colleagues described Buell as a “visionary” who encouraged photographers to try new ways of covering hard news.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 30, 2024
In other words, X’s pivot to video does not seem to be focused on substantive argument or even hard news.
From Slate ● Jan. 12, 2024
It was hard news; many people preferred not to talk of it at all.
From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt
