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Rubio was elected to the Senate in 2010 and has staked out a position as a foreign policy hawk, taking hard lines on China and Iran in particular.
—Jonathan Swan, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2024
Another ’70s style sofa that relies more on curves than hard lines, this large number from CB2 favors a darker and low-slung look that could add a touch of softness to a more minimal and industrial living room.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
Lawmakers have taken increasingly hard lines on China’s labor practices, intellectual property theft from foreign businesses and generous subsidies for factories that produce far more than Chinese consumers can buy.
—Jim Tankersley, New York Times, 18 May 2024
Soften hard lines with a rich leather sofa or even add leather pillows or a wool horse blanket to add warmth through natural fibers that complement contemporary design without overwhelming it.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2024
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First Known Use
1824, in the meaning defined above
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“Hard lines.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hard%20lines. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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