as in stubborn
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
the team's hard-nosed coach doesn't make exceptions for anybody
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Recent Examples of hard-nosed
Still, intelligence liaison is a form of hard-nosed statecraft, and each side wields its knowledge for its own national interest.
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David V. Gioe, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2025
The jury's decision rebukes the defense's argument Madigan and co-defendant Mike McClain were doing hard-nosed politics as usual.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 12 Feb. 2025
In the two games since then, dominant wins in Toronto and Montreal, Hynes has seen some results from the receipt of his message, most notably in the hard-nosed play of bottom six forwards.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 31 Jan. 2025
Listen to this article MOBILE, Ala. – Damien Martinez, the physical, hard-nosed running back from the University of Miami, and RJ Harvey, the elusive, shifty running back from UCF, both had a good week of practice at the Senior Bowl and might have moved up a bit on draft boards.
—Chris Perkins, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
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David V. Gioe, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2025
The jury's decision rebukes the defense's argument Madigan and co-defendant Mike McClain were doing hard-nosed politics as usual.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 12 Feb. 2025
In the two games since then, dominant wins in Toronto and Montreal, Hynes has seen some results from the receipt of his message, most notably in the hard-nosed play of bottom six forwards.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 31 Jan. 2025
Listen to this article MOBILE, Ala. – Damien Martinez, the physical, hard-nosed running back from the University of Miami, and RJ Harvey, the elusive, shifty running back from UCF, both had a good week of practice at the Senior Bowl and might have moved up a bit on draft boards.
—Chris Perkins, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hard-nosed
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Another type of hyperpigmentation that kojic acid can help with is melasma—a stubborn and hard-to-treat skin condition characterized by splotchy, brown or grayish patches.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
4 Mar. 2025
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But four months after becoming the first Republican in two decades to win the popular vote, Trump faces a new reality of needing to tackle some of the most stubborn challenges awaiting any new president and deliver on his campaign promises to lower prices.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Warner was adamant that oppressors should be stopped not only using military force, but also with intellectual muscle and dialogue.—
Chris Yogerst / Made by History,
TIME,
6 Mar. 2025
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House Speaker Daniel Perez, a Miami Republican who championed the law in 2022, has been adamant that mandatory financial reserves for building maintenance are essential in preventing another building from crumbling to the ground.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2025
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Many in the department remain steadfast that Mercado should be disciplined — or at least removed from the prestigious investigative unit.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2025
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The key is to recognize that while retirement planning has evolved with technology, certain fundamental principles remain steadfast.—
Wayne Anderman,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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