Some examples of word usage: took a hard line
1. The government took a hard line against protesters who refused to disperse.
Pemerintah mengambil sikap tegas terhadap para demonstran yang menolak untuk bubar.
2. The company's CEO took a hard line on employee misconduct, firing several staff members.
CEO perusahaan itu mengambil sikap tegas terhadap pelanggaran karyawan, dengan memecat beberapa staf.
3. The teacher took a hard line on late assignments, refusing to accept them after the deadline.
Guru tersebut bersikap tegas terhadap tugas yang terlambat, menolak menerimanya setelah batas waktu.
4. The coach took a hard line with the players who were not putting in enough effort during practice.
Pelatih tersebut bersikap tegas terhadap para pemain yang tidak cukup berusaha selama latihan.
5. The school administration took a hard line on cheating, implementing strict consequences for any students caught.
Pihak administrasi sekolah mengambil sikap tegas terhadap kecurangan, menerapkan konsekuensi yang ketat bagi siswa yang tertangkap.
6. The judge took a hard line in sentencing the repeat offender, giving him the maximum penalty allowed by law.
Hakim tersebut bersikap tegas dalam menjatuhkan hukuman terhadap pelanggar berulang, memberinya hukuman maksimal yang diizinkan oleh hukum.