hard-liner
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of hard-liner
Example Sentences
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Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf is known as a hard-liner with a pragmatic streak.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
He is seen as a hard-liner toward China.
From Washington Times • Nov. 18, 2023
Known as a hard-liner, Raisi seemingly sought to strike a diplomatic tone.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 18, 2023
Secretary Wade Crowfoot of the state Natural Resources Agency is a drought hard-liner.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2023
He was a hard-liner in labor talks with the players’ union.
From New York Times • Mar. 5, 2023
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