iron fist

Example Sentences

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“Iran brought down the iron fist with speed and ferocity we haven’t seen before,” said Ali Vaez, Iran project director at the International Crisis Group.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026

When the authoritarian leader starts to display physical impairment, the people who have been chafing under his iron fist stop fearing him.

From Salon • Nov. 19, 2025

Ruled with an iron fist by President Paul Biya for 43 years, Cameroon is central Africa's most diversified economy.

From Barron's • Oct. 9, 2025

It is unlikely that Venkatesham will rule Spurs with an iron fist.

From BBC • Sep. 6, 2025

It was as though an iron fist had clenched suddenly around Harry’s heart.

From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling