hardening

Example Sentences

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The head of Nevada’s welfare department, George Miller, was hardening his agency into a national model for a more-aggressive approach.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

But it risks hardening the resistance of the communist regime, said close observers of the Caribbean island.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

In another sign of its hardening stance, North Korea deleted all references to uniting the divided peninsula from its constitution, an AFP review of the latest version this week showed.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Some Angelenos, like David Lefkowith, president of the Mandeville Canyon Assn., hope it will be more accepting of fire-resistant native species and emphasize less expensive home hardening measures.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Despite her age or because of it, Celia advances steadily through the fields, hardening her muscles with every step, every swing.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García