hardening
Example Sentences
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By mercilessly hardening her heart, Judit hopes to withstand the tribulations of poverty and betrayal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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
The metal shutters and advanced outdoor sprinkler system are the flashiest parts of Tavangarian’s home hardening project, and the efficacy of these adaptations is still up for debate.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026
The RSF set up a parallel government last year, hardening the de facto division of the country.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
The striped canvas sides of the tent stiffen, the soft surface hardening as the fabric changes to paper.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
