hard right
Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of hard right
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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De Boisse does not deny that many – maybe most – of his punters are probably from the right, or hard right.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026
"It's hard right now, so we might as well try to make the best of it," he told AFP.
From Barron's ● Mar. 10, 2026
Instead, Lyonne took a hard right in the other direction, giving a tasteless quote to New York Magazine” for their cover story on Hollywood’s move toward AI earlier this month.
From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2025
“It’s kind of hard right now to digest what it’s going to look like on the floor,” James acknowledged.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 5, 2025
Women and men-at-arms made hubbub, running up, as he flew over, but then he wheeled hard right before the horses— a sight that made the whole crowd cheer, with hearts lifting in joy.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
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