toughen

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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

Even as his position toughened rhetorically today, those around Sir Keir remain resistant to pressure for him to deliver the full-throated 'Love Actually moment' some in Labour desire.

From BBC

The news comes ahead of language requirements for citizenship being toughened for everyone else under new immigration rules from January 1.

From Barron's

Ministers say the DRC has not made changes required under the toughening up of the UK's asylum rules announced in November.

From BBC

"In one way it toughened me. But I would have preferred a normal childhood, with friends, with joy," he said, his room decorated with a large painting of his hometown.

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