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hardball

(hɑːʳdbɔːl)
See play hardball

hardball in British English

(ˈhɑːdbɔːl)
noun
1.  US and Canadian
baseball as distinct from softball
2.  play hardball

hardball in American English

(ˈhɑrdˌbɔl)
US
noun
1. 
a. 
a kind of baseball characterized by hard-thrown overhand pitching
b. 
the ball typically used in this game; baseball (sense 2)
2. 
any ruthless, aggressive, highly competitive form of politics, business, etc.
esp. in the phrase play hardball, to engage in some activity in a ruthless, highly competitive way
adjective
3. 
of or characterized by ruthlessness, competitiveness, coercion, etc.
hardball business practices

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hardball

play hardball

Examples of 'hardball' in a sentence
hardball

Both are playing hardball after it emerged their respective agents are trading secrets in the complex negotiations.
The Sun (2017)
Her warning suggests she is ready to play hardball and walk away from negotiations if they do not go her way.
The Sun (2016)
But the ex-England boss will play hardball over the fine details before saying yes.
The Sun (2016)
Now Besiktas are playing hardball during talks over whether or not to take the 24-year-old international back early.
The Sun (2016)
Members of her campaign have spent countless hours justifying these hardball tactics.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It formed part of an arms race of hardball tactics that ended badly.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Bet the parents really play hardball with fees over that.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
But they do look ready to play hardball.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
So it is playing hardball in the negotiations.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Some of the banks playing hardball were those that have come through the crisis in much better shape.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Indian board has been playing hardball.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
But she is playing hardball.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It is a sign of how intense and increasingly toxic the race has become between the two, who pledged to rise above such hardball tactics.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Hotels are 4 the obvious target here, but you have to play hardball.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
When he left home, to live above a restaurant as an apprentice, the chef played hardball with him.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Your only practical option is to play hardball: speak to the landlord and tell him that you are pulling out of the rental because of this issue.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Part two of the Money Programme series on banks looks at how claims are clogging the courts and how the banks are beginning to play hardball.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
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