hardball tactic

Examples (10)

• The company resorted to hardball tactics during the intense negotiations.
• Politicians often employ hardball tactics to gain an advantage in debates.
• She refused to use hardball tactics, preferring a more collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Facing such hardball tactics from their rivals, the smaller startup struggled to compete.
• Their hardball tactic of threatening a lawsuit quickly brought the other side to the table.
• Many observers view his aggressive negotiation style as a classic hardball tactic.
• If they continue with these hardball tactics, they risk alienating their potential partners.
• The experienced lawyer was known for his hardball tactics in the courtroom.
• Adopting a hardball tactic in a sensitive diplomatic situation can often backfire.
• We must be prepared to counter their hardball tactics with an equally firm but fair strategy.