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
This week, Japan's new environment minister vowed to toughen bear controls, including by "training government hunters".
From Barron's • Oct. 25, 2025
City Section teams continue to struggle against Southern Section opponents in nonleague games, but many are using the strategy Birmingham has used for years to toughen up before league play begins.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2025
“Is this the part where you tell me it gets better, and that if I toughen up and make it through the next two years, my life will be awesome?”
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
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