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A former US ambassador to Ukraine, John Herbst, has a more hardnosed view of that long term commitment.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2023

Blanchett plays a hardnosed, gifted and gay conductor of a major German orchestra, whose seemingly unstoppable career hits the hurricane of an abuse scandal that is never fully explained.

From Reuters • Sep. 1, 2022

Bio: A fan favorite known for his hardnosed play, Mata was part of three Final Four teams before embarking on a lengthy professional career.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2021

Tshering told me that the rumors were true: The 58-year-old former king always rides wearing his traditional gho, and is an exceptionally hardnosed cyclist.

From New York Times • Oct. 30, 2014

Agustin Viana goes into the mix at CM where it is unclear who Warzycha prefers between new acquisitions Viana and Matias Sanchez, the hardnosed Danny O'Rourke and Tony Tchani.

From The Guardian • Mar. 1, 2013