iron fist

Example Sentences

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But Nancy rules with an iron fist, fomenting a toxic dynamic of competition and bullying.

From Los Angeles Times

He added political parties could use the rise in violence as a strategy to employ an "iron fist" instead reducing income inequality.

From Reuters

After Franco won the war, he ruled the country with an iron fist until his death in 1975.

From Washington Times

The pro-democracy revolution that toppled Sudan’s president is inimical to Mr. el-Sisi, a military general who has ruled with an iron fist since coming to power in a coup in 2013.

From New York Times

Hun Sen has led Cambodia with an iron fist for 38 years, and during the last election in 2018 had vowed to stay in office for two more terms, until 2028.

From Seattle Times