hard sell

Example Sentences

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You should be skeptical of companies making a hard sell.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

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

I convinced my wife to go to synagogue, which is a hard sell.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 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

A month ago, it would’ve been a hard sell.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland