harden
Example Sentences
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The news hardened Cooper’s resolve to see the conflict through, his associate said.
When that model hardens, pluralistic societies become less governable and less livable.
His voice has hardened, though, and the expression on his face has, too.
From Literature
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They were caked with the remains of some kind of hardened green vegetable and dried ketchup.
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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
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.