iron-fisted
- a word derived from iron fist.
Example Sentences
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That's despite an iron-fisted crackdown by President Noboa over the past two years.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
A big reason for its continued survival: the effective surveillance of all residents—including eavesdropping on calls—and its iron-fisted control of every aspect of society, from sports centers to concert halls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
As Coriolanus’ iron-fisted mother, Volumnia, artistic director and Indie Shakes co-founder Melissa Chalsma doesn’t so much speak as roar.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
School teacher Rehana Akhtar, 60, said she felt "ecstatic" and hoped the democratic process would bring positive change after the iron-fisted rule of Hasina.
From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026
That spring, we had felt a certain thawing on the part of the authorities, a relaxation of the iron-fisted discipline that had prevailed on the island.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
