hard-line
adjective
: advocating or involving a rigidly uncompromising course of action
a hard-line policy
Examples of hard-line in a Sentence
a hard-line approach to the sentencing of repeat offenders
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But for the moment, the regime — now dominated more than ever by hard-line elements of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps — is firmly entrenched, the Western officials said.
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Dan De Luce, NBC news, 9 May 2026
Its most prominent members are hard-line Trump allies Javier Milei of Argentina and Nayib Bukele of El Salvador.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026
His hard-line immigration policies have proven to be particularly unpopular, with six in 10 residents disapproving of his actions, according to the survey, a stark contrast to the county’s historical stance on the issue.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Her campaign drew on the enduring appeal of Fujimorismo—a political current associated with her father’s rule that combines strong executive leadership, political conservatism, and a hard-line approach to security.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 May 2026
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Dan De Luce, NBC news, 9 May 2026
Its most prominent members are hard-line Trump allies Javier Milei of Argentina and Nayib Bukele of El Salvador.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026
His hard-line immigration policies have proven to be particularly unpopular, with six in 10 residents disapproving of his actions, according to the survey, a stark contrast to the county’s historical stance on the issue.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Her campaign drew on the enduring appeal of Fujimorismo—a political current associated with her father’s rule that combines strong executive leadership, political conservatism, and a hard-line approach to security.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 May 2026
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“Hard-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hard-line. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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