more hard-nosed
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The stock market isn’t convinced that will happen, but more hard-nosed bond investors could spoil the party.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Despite the cuddly nature of the subject matter it will be more hard-nosed legal battle than pillow fight.
From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2024
Both teams are bracing for even more hard-nosed play in Game 4 on Monday, and Antetokoumpo sounded almost eager at the thought.
From Washington Post ● May 7, 2022
It’s his view, perhaps, of what happened, but my family was not conspiring to somehow turn me into a tougher, more hard-nosed individual.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 4, 2015
It’s as sleek as the 1997-2001 television series “La Femme Nikita,” which starred Peta Wilson, but darker and more hard-nosed.
From New York Times ● Sep. 7, 2010
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