toughen

Example Sentences

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Hurley’s brutal training sessions do more than toughen his team up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

A bipartisan bill released Thursday would toughen penalties against preparers who improperly handle returns.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

Vinicius has become a global symbol of resistance against discrimination as he strives to get the authorities to toughen their protocols and actions.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Australia's leaders have agreed to toughen laws that allowed Sajid Akram to own six guns.

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

And if he didn’t toughen up, what would happen to him when there was no Trotter to look after him?

From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson