Sentence examples for hardly sound from inspiring English sources

But when it comes to embracing austerity, he could hardly sound more grudging.

The Cavaliers must beat the Bears again Thursday night to stay in the tournament, and Cal's players hardly sound intimidated.

The problem is that lengthy accounts of robo-signers, lost documents and other foreclosure imbroglios hardly sound like smart execution to furious customers.

And Frye's lament about the way vacated Senate seats are filled could hardly sound more contemporary.Last week, investigators alleged that the governor of Illinois tried to sell Barack Obama's seat to the highest bidder.

Two couples' having dinner may hardly sound momentous, but the closeness of that evening reflects the bonds of a friendship that Mr. Bush and Mr. Racicot have shared for years, since their days as governors; the president clearly views his new chairman as no mere political functionary but part of his inner circle.

But that will hardly sound the death knell for corporate benefits.

That hardly sounded contrite.

That hardly sounds imminent.

Hardly sounds revolutionary.

It hardly sounds radical.

It hardly sounds like Rambo.