- present participle of harden.
hardening
Example Sentences
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“Unless we’re going to stop building in these landscapes, and that’s unlikely ... it means we have to start building and retroactively hardening these communities,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
"Iran's work there has likely centred around continued internal excavation and hardening of the facility that would provide further protection against aerial attacks."
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
UV light is used for air purification, curing resins in 3D printing, hardening gels in dental fillings, and even applications such as nail treatments.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 26, 2026
Even as its resolve appears to be hardening, the EU has showed no appetite to trigger a broader trade war with China.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
“So,” said Mr. Diggory, his eyes hardening as he turned to look at Winky again, cowering at his feet.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
