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harden

[hahr-dn] / ˈhɑr dn /




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The news hardened Cooper’s resolve to see the conflict through, his associate said.

From The Wall Street Journal

When that model hardens, pluralistic societies become less governable and less livable.

From The Wall Street Journal

His voice has hardened, though, and the expression on his face has, too.

From Literature

They were caked with the remains of some kind of hardened green vegetable and dried ketchup.

From Literature

With both sides hardening their positions and strikes continuing across the region, analysts warn the conflict could expand further unless diplomatic efforts emerge to de-escalate the fighting.

From Salon