hardening

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Public sentiment is hardening, with a recent Quinnipiac University poll finding 65 percent of Americans oppose having a data center built in their community.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Fire hardening includes measures such as cutting back brush, installing fire resistant roofs and closing eaves to resist fire embers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Some say they are turned off not only by the U.S.’s hardening immigration enforcement, but also by its faulty infrastructure, gun violence and living costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

A 2018 server breach caused by a third-party data center vulnerability prompted NordVPN to accelerate its security hardening and audit schedule.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 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