He poured out and handed his father a stiff measure.

But they surmise that even stiff measures could quite likely reduce rather than increase abortions, at least in the long run.

She uncorked the bottle and poured stiff measures into their coffee mugs.

And finally, the resolution has been taken on an embargo, which is a very stiff measure, in reaction to the aggression.

In a sullen silence he lit a cigar and helped himself to a stiff measure of brandy.

Simultaneously, stiff anti-inflation measures were being applied in the classic style of Western central banks.

In his office, Skinner took a bottle of brandy and a glass from his cabinet and poured himself a stiff measure.

Officials are believed to be considering the introduction of stiffer measures to stem a growing wave of rowdyism.

Janet poured herself a stiff measure and sat down again.

He put the glasses down on the coffee table and poured three stiff measures.