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playing hardball

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Playing hardball, House Speaker John Boehner called his own press conference shortly after Obama wrapped up.

This is Google playing hardball, in a market with tens of billions of dollars at stake.

Like his boss, Carney has a reputation for playing hardball.

The senators wringing concessions from Reid are also playing hardball—to the relief of their constituents.

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On this page you'll find 61 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to playing hardball, such as: active, adequate, compelling, competent, direct, and efficient.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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