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hard right

American  
[hahrd rahyt] / ˈhɑrd ˈraɪt /

noun

  1. the extreme right wing of a political or social organization.


adjective

  1. noting or relating to the extreme right wing; extremely conservative.

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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