Recent Examples on the WebLawmakers have taken increasingly hard lines on China’s labor practices, intellectual property theft from foreign businesses and generous subsidies for factories that produce far more than Chinese consumers can buy.—Jim Tankersley, New York Times, 18 May 2024 Soften hard lines with a rich leather sofa or even add leather pillows or a wool horse blanket to add warmth through natural fibers that complement contemporary design without overwhelming it.—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2024 But McCarthy’s right flank from the House Freedom Caucus, a loose coalition of the most conservative lawmakers, have drawn hard lines on government spending.—Rachel Looker, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2023 Should Charter prevail, other pay-TV providers may similarly draw hard lines during their carriage negotiations with Disney, leading to further revenue woes.—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2023 See all Example Sentences for hard lines
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