hard news
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- hard-news adjective
Example Sentences
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Mark Penn, CEO of ad firm Stagwell, said brands’ aversion to advertising alongside hard news writ large is beginning to thaw.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026
The successful rise of “Call Her Daddy” is part of that, much to the ire of hard news journalists and reporters.
From Salon • Oct. 8, 2024
Colleagues described Buell as a “visionary” who encouraged photographers to try new ways of covering hard news.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 30, 2024
In other words, X’s pivot to video does not seem to be focused on substantive argument or even hard news.
From Slate • Jan. 12, 2024
"There's hard news, m'lords, and a cmel way to pay you for your meat and mead, but the man as asks the question must bear the answer. Stark's gone."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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