Sentence examples similar to a draconian method from inspiring English sources

DinnerTime aims to help, albeit by the somewhat draconian method of locking a child's device for a set period of time.

But Meles is viewed by many as a dictator who has stifled democracy and used draconian methods to silence dissent.

Yet I know so many women who extol her draconian methods that I did give it a go.

It seems a taboo subject with many people, who raise points of human rights etc when mentioning population management but advocating a policy of not encouraging growth does not mean introduction of draconian methods to reduce population.

His handsome face betrays the draconian methods he used to transform this Middle Eastern jewel into a European city.

I do not resort to such draconian methods.

Officials have used less draconian methods to deal with goose populations.

Where the states cannot obtain supplies, some states have elected to bring back draconian methods of carrying out executions.

It was intended to avert disaster before an addict hit rock bottom or died, although it has drawn criticism for doing more harm than good, and since the early 1990s, less draconian methods have arisen.

Not the most popular with either the players or the public – his draconian methods and thumping salary saw to that – but his qualification campaigns were serene compared to others.

Those who want to cut consumption and restrict population growth have the same question to answer: unless you are prepared to use draconian methods, how do you do it?