stiffen

Example Sentences

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She has also vowed to stiffen prison sentences and to impose a state of emergency in areas worst hit by crime.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

"This will only stiffen our resolve to ensure that we make Washington DC safe and beautiful," the Pentagon chief said.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

Nonetheless, this is an important move that can help stiffen the spines at other schools.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2025

Traditionally, the way to stiffen a polymer network is to add more crosslinks.

From Science Daily • Nov. 27, 2024

As soon as he was made comfortable enough to drift off, Robert would stiffen and jolt awake with a piercing scream.

From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson