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

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

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

A tribunal then ruled low-interest shareholder loans should not be excluded from the scope of the APTs, and that changes made to toughen up the regulations also breached competition law.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2025

“Mayhap in spring we can toughen her up. The sun, and air. That'll be good for strength.”

From "Son" by Lois Lowry