toughened
Example Sentences
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The government toughened prison sentences this month to up to 20 years, stepped up surveillance measures and increased the number of brigades deployed in a bid to tackle the issue.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
Those calls intensified after Canada’s broadcaster regulator toughened those rules further, increasing the financial obligations of US streamers like Netflix.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
One bone of contention is a suspension clause toughened by parliament that would scrap favourable tariff conditions for US exporters, should the United States later breach the terms of the deal.
From Barron's ● May 19, 2026
The windows, vulnerable to shattering in extreme heat, are made of a toughened glass.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 2, 2026
I’ve never toughened up enough to handle what I’d have to handle if I were to stay.
From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman
