stiffen

Example Sentences

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It’s hard to imagine a greater accomplishment than to achieve peace while stiffening the sinews of deterrence.

From The Wall Street Journal

Because microtubules can influence how stiff the cytoplasm is, the researchers asked whether asters might help anchor the actin band by stiffening the cell interior.

From Science Daily

Opal clenched her jaw and stiffened, clearly trying to fight her father’s command.

From Literature

The barrels -- bound tightly with rope, their fabric skins stiffened and darkened with lacquer -- inevitably recall the Gulf's vast hydrocarbon wealth.

From Barron's

Dad has stiffened in his seat, his eyes scanning the road ahead.

From Literature