toughened

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He’s been promoted several times at the small company he works at—he’s been earning his own way after college—and says he’s found mentors there and toughened up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The tower uses 33 colors across 300 panels, made from the same toughened plastic used for fighter jet windscreens.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

"You never get used to it, but I think we've toughened up and we understand there is no choice," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

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 • Jan. 21, 2026

Needlelike claws were scraping at the toughened material of her uniform.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer