Sentence examples for a draconian move from inspiring English sources

The FA did not consider such a draconian move but did impose a £5,000 fine.

The e-petition, organised by British Baker magazine in conjunction with the National Association of Master Bakers (NAMB), campaigns against what it describes as "a draconian move".

In a draconian move, Ukrainian security agents last week accused three marine scientists of crimes against the state: exporting sensitive data and illegally accepting Western currency for research.

A worse possible outcome would be the expansion of the United Nations Stabilization Force if the country descends into the violence and instability that such a draconian move would surely produce.

Yet to call for a constitutional amendment is such a difficult, drastic and draconian move that cynicism is too weak an explanation.

The Greek government has faced a significant backlash over the draconian move, with journalists occupying ERT's main headquarters in Athens for a third day running.

The seemingly draconian move follows the departure of the fashion group's founder, Dov Charney, who was sacked as chief executive last month for alleged misconduct.

In another draconian move, the Guardian reports that Ecuadoran authorities may have broken the law by spying on environmentalists, indigenous groups and political opponents who opposed oil exploitation in the Amazon.

On May 18, Quebec's legislative assembly, under the authority of the provincial premier, Jean Charest, passed a draconian law in a move to break the 15-week-long student strike.

Arafat, however, faced a Draconian choice.

China dislikes being demonised abroad as a draconian internet censor.