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
In people with Alzheimer's, Aβ accumulates and causes arteries to stiffen, slowing the flow of fluids between brain tissue and cerebrospinal fluid.
From Science Daily • Nov. 11, 2025
The effort to scrap the provision to stiffen penalties drew sweeping criticism from the governor and on social media.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2025
Nonetheless, this is an important move that can help stiffen the spines at other schools.
From Salon • Apr. 16, 2025
She spotted me and her smile seemed to stiffen, but maybe that was just my imagination.
From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English
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