toughened

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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

Singapore has toughened punishments for convicted scammers -- including up to 24 strokes with a cane -- and created a 24-hour helpline that receives up to 700 calls daily.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 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

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

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

“We’ve been through hell and back, kid. I know it. But it’s toughened us up, right? We can do what it takes to live through one more challenge.”

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner