stiffened
Example Sentences
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Others argued the particles stiffened the surrounding material like glue.
From Science Daily ● May 13, 2026
And sure enough, as UConn’s shots started falling and its defense stiffened against Boozer’s attacks, the deficit narrowed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026
They reckon it may have stiffened the resolve of the German public and discouraged rebels within the dying Nazi regime.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 12, 2026
Europe’s spine stiffened in part because 2025 exceeded expectations economically, says Jeremie Peloso, chief European strategist at BCA Research.
From Barron's ● Mar. 7, 2026
They both stiffened as the sounds of newly agitated beasts filled the ground around them, and Diko bared his teeth in anticipation.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
