hard-nosed

Example Sentences

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Carney led the Liberal Party to a fourth-straight electoral win last April, on the promise of taking a hard-nosed approach in trade negotiations with Washington and delivering relief for the Canadian economy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Instead, they recall him expressing a hard-nosed and narrow view of the American national interest.

From New York Times

While Hayden is a hard-nosed player who digs out pucks from corners and creates traffic in front of the net, he can also drop his gloves and throw punches.

From Seattle Times

“He was always a cerebral player, always a hard-nosed player. Always very clear on what he wants in a moment and how he’s going to deal with situations.”

From Los Angeles Times

The turmoil that followed revealed the trade-offs and conflicts that arise when companies attempt dramatic cultural shifts and put the onus on hard-nosed managers to make that change happen.

From New York Times