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

As we navigate a world where geopolitical lines seem to be hardening, how do you retain your own sense of origin or the stories your family passed down?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The split widens when a labor strike becomes an armed revolt, with Jacir gamely tracking the hardening or shifting loyalties of both her peasant and well-to-do characters.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 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

“He was the Apprentice Librarian,” Tanin said, her voice hardening.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee