Sentence examples for being overly harsh from inspiring English sources

His attorney, Joseph Kimok, argued that prosecutors were being overly harsh on his client simply because of his brother.

Iran's system of criminal punishment — which includes public executions and stonings for adultery — has been sharply criticized in recent months by human rights organizations as being overly harsh.

Earlier this season, when Steelers running back Willie Parker complained publicly that Pittsburgh wasn't running enough, Tomlin dealt with the issue firmly without being overly harsh.

The Flyers being the Flyers, they were hardly innocent bystanders, but if you think it's just the Philadelphia writers being overly harsh of the Penguins, you should read the Pittsburgh writers.

The critics, I suspect, are being overly harsh.

The Man Utd fan base isn't being overly harsh in this matter.

Many parents think discipline is overly harsh and antiquated.

The students, in turn, complained that he was overly harsh.

Mr. Sze and other Hong Kong critics are reluctant to be overly harsh about "Crouching Tiger".

Still, he chose not to be overly harsh on his players.

But the exporters also say the F.D.A. restrictions are overly harsh and smack of politics.