harden

Example Sentences

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Already, the excess heat in the tank has caused the MMA to harden and clog the failing tank’s valves, rendering it impossible for crews to drain the dangerous chemical or add stabilizing agents, Freeman said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

The impact of this, he said, is Israeli troops "having to move more cautiously, harden positions, use physical protective measures such as nets and cages, and devote more attention to immediate local defence".

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Inflation will test him almost immediately, and numbers well above the Fed’s target could force the committee to harden its language faster than he would prefer, narrowing his room to maneuver.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

The grid has also been repeatedly battered by storms and fires, requiring rebuilding and investment to harden equipment against future damage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

After enough aggravation, he’d retreat into his shell and harden over, and that would be the end of it.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros