Sentence examples for draconian in from inspiring English sources

"This solution is draconian in nature," he said today.

"The regulations are far too draconian in Europe and will have to change.

Britain's are the most draconian in the world, even after recent reforms.

The authorities were, to some observers, admirably draconian in their reaction to Bloodgate.

But can we be too draconian in our concerns over the gender divide?

The tourist industry says it was too draconian in imposing countryside access restrictions and too slow to lift them.

Instead, look for more of the same: wonky UIs, half-assed design, and draconian lock-in requirements.

In a draconian crackdown in 1992, Mr. Fujimori disbanded Congress and the Supreme Court and established the special antiterrorism courts, which convicted thousands of people of aiding rebels.

In pushing for draconian cuts in Medicaid, food stamps and other programs that aid the needy, Mr. Ryan isn't just looking for ways to save money.

Contrary to the doomsayers, however, systemic change need not involve big cuts in benefits or draconian increases in taxes.

Recent draconian laws in Eastern Europe, the development in countries from China to Egypt to Istanbul questions if civil liberties and artistic freedom is increasing.