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hardliners

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for hardliners.

Editorial note

Sure hardliners exist, but there is no reason to call everyone hardliners for a difference in opinion.

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Quick take

Alternative form of hard-liner. [A person who takes a firm and uncompromising position on some policy.]

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of hardliners gathered in one view.

noun

Alternative form of hard-liner. [A person who takes a firm and uncompromising position on some policy.]

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for hardliners.

noun

Alternative form of hard-liner. [A person who takes a firm and uncompromising position on some policy.]

Example sentences

1

Sure hardliners exist, but there is no reason to call everyone hardliners for a difference in opinion.

2

America's hardliners appear to be more insane than Iran's hardliners.

3

Removing sanctions will bolster those sectors closest to real economic activity and reduce the influence of hardliners.

4

Deng, confronted tremendous criticism and resistance from the hardliners of the Community party when he tried enact his reform.

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He might get an equal number of upvotes from Adriana-supporting hardliners, but perhaps they are just outnumbered.

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Some are hardliners and certainly will sacrifice short-term peace in return of a total take over.

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Google in particular has been one of the hardliners when it comes to restricting access to users with Iranian IPs.

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Even so, some of the Japanese hardliners tried to kidnap the emperor so he couldn't surrender.

9

Both were hardliners til Obama came to office; the warlords lost the guarantee of a U.

10

That would mark the end of Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger's tenure as Justice Minister and it would be a boon for the hardliners.

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By the end of the 90s, the hardliners calling for regime change in the east found that they had a powerful ally in government.

12

And some hardliners want to ban all porn from the Icelandic Internet.

Quote examples

1

The Republican hardliners are echoing what I've heard many "normal citizens" say for quite a few years.

2

Well, since the US didn't capitulate and the regional nuclear arms race was already in progress I guess it goes back into the things to be proud of column; although, really the only ones who are upset with this deal are hardliners in Iran and Israel and the fact that they are upset is a stronger indicator that this is "a good thing"(tm) than any punditry we will hear over the next few weeks.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use hardliners in a sentence?

Sure hardliners exist, but there is no reason to call everyone hardliners for a difference in opinion.

What does hardliners mean?

Alternative form of hard-liner. [A person who takes a firm and uncompromising position on some policy.]

What part of speech is hardliners?

hardliners is commonly used as noun.