hardening

Example Sentences

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Iran is hardening defenses on Kharg Island, Ebrahim Azizi, the head of the parliament’s National Security Commission, told the legislature’s news agency this week.

From Barron's • 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

For the architect, who has spent much of his 45-year career designing for luxury, hardening a home against wildfire has brought a new kind of luxury to his homes: peace of mind.

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 line was silent, and I imagined Dad’s stern face hardening.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover