The new government took a harsher stance toward North Korea.

The "Parting Shot" series was known for its unequivocally harsh stance so the commentary in that tradition was almost wholly negative.

Moreover, the government took a harsh stance, limiting the quantity of advertising to seven minutes an hour and setting strict content guidelines.

As for Iran's harsh stance against Israel, it is for the most part a rhetorical policy for domestic consumption.

By firing on the demonstrators, the authorities seemed to signal a harsher stance against Tibetans who favor independence.

Although the ruling Conservatives had taken a harsh stance on the Congress, the Labour Party and its leaders were sympathetic to it efforts.

This harsher stance, however, won little support from either the Reagan administration or American business leaders.

"We cannot understand why the United States, being a world leader, is taking such a harsh stance."

Unfortunately for Inglis, his harsh stance was ineffective and pushed the already alienated congregation over the edge.

The coaches said they thought the league office should take a harsher stance against supplements.