hard sell
Example Sentences
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You should be skeptical of companies making a hard sell.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
It was a hard sell for then-President Lyndon Johnson, who had to convince Americans that their money was still worth something even if it was essentially worthless as metal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025
But she cautioned that parts of the budget might be a hard sell for Canadians struggling immediately with the cost of living.
From BBC • Nov. 4, 2025
Dr Kate Corrigan, who is involved in attracting and retaining GPs to work in the area, said it can be a "hard sell".
From BBC • Sep. 10, 2025
“I have my fingers crossed. But I got to tell you, landscape is a hard sell with the vuvv. They think we paint still lifes. Fruit in a bowl and stuff.”
From "Landscape with Invisible Hand" by M.T. Anderson
