Hardline
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adjective
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noun
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(As an adjective)
Hardline ( adjective )
Adopting an uncompromising attitude towards a particular issue or group of people.
Origin:
The word hardline has its roots in the early 20th century. it comes from the phrase hard-line, which refers to a strict or uncompromising attitude or policy.
Examples:
- The government's hardline stance on immigration has caused controversy.
- Some critics accuse the police chief of taking a hardline approach to law enforcement.
- The company's new CEO is known for taking a hardline stance on cost cutting measures.
- The union's hardline position on the new contract proposal has led to a stalemate in negotiations.
- The president's hardline policy on drug trafficking has led to increased arrests and convictions.
(As a noun)
Hardline ( noun )
Adopting an uncompromising attitude towards a particular issue or group of people.
Origin:
The word hardline has its roots in the early 20th century. it comes from the phrase hard-line, which refers to a strict or uncompromising attitude or policy.
Examples:
- The government's hardline stance on immigration has caused controversy.
- Some critics accuse the police chief of taking a hardline approach to law enforcement.
- The company's new CEO is known for taking a hardline stance on cost cutting measures.
- The union's hardline position on the new contract proposal has led to a stalemate in negotiations.
- The president's hardline policy on drug trafficking has led to increased arrests and convictions.