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- adjective Alternative spelling of
hardline .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective firm and uncompromising
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Examples
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An employer's discussion document leaked to the BCTF earlier this month referred to a hard-line strategy towards the teachers that could include pay cuts, slashing benefits and locking them out.
The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed JENNIFER HUNTER 2011
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An employer's discussion document leaked to the BCTF earlier this month referred to a hard-line strategy towards the teachers that could include pay cuts, slashing benefits and locking them out.
The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed JENNIFER HUNTER 2011
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Known as a hard-line judge, Acioli sent to jail several police officers suspected of belonging to militia groups.
FOXNews.com 2011
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An employer's discussion document leaked to the BCTF earlier this month referred to a hard-line strategy towards the teachers that could include pay cuts, slashing benefits and locking them out.
The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed JENNIFER HUNTER 2011
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His words were reminiscent of hard-line remarks by Putin, and he did not dismiss the notion of a third trial for Khodorkovsky.
Trying to reassure Davos forum, Russian leader says bombings can happen anywhere Kathy Lally 2011
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His words were reminiscent of hard-line remarks by Putin, and he did not dismiss the notion of a third trial for Khodorkovsky.
Trying to reassure Davos forum, Russian leader says bombings can happen anywhere Kathy Lally 2011
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On Facebook, a hard-line group had the message for Saudi women seeking the right to drive: "Dream on."
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His words were reminiscent of hard-line remarks by Putin, and he did not dismiss the notion of a third trial for Khodorkovsky.
Trying to reassure Davos forum, Russian leader says bombings can happen anywhere Kathy Lally 2011
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But another Tea Party organization is taking a hard-line.
Exclusive: Tea Party Federation draft 'guide' on Kagan nomination 2010
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"We have not, collectively as a group, taken a hard-line," Kremer said.
Exclusive: Tea Party Federation draft 'guide' on Kagan nomination 2010
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