iron hand

Example Sentences

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That first attack opened the door for her and she began to rule the yard with an iron hand from the top of the woodpile.

From Literature

Critics say he has ruled with an iron hand since he seized control and having gone back on pledges to step down, he is the only president most Ugandans have known.

From BBC

Penelope was surprised to hear it, for Mrs. Clarke ran the household with the iron hand of, well, a Spartan general, and that meant she was nearly always on the premises.

From Literature

Museveni's critics say he has ruled with an iron hand since he seized power as a rebel leader in 1986.

From BBC

Mr Museveni is accused by his critics of ruling Uganda with an iron hand since taking power in 1986, but his supporters praise him for maintaining stability in the East African state.

From BBC