toughened
Example Sentences
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Europe, where governments have toughened their policies under pressure from the far right, "cannot claim to uphold human dignity while growing accustomed to the Mediterranean and the Atlantic becoming unmarked graves", he said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
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
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
Her fingers were swollen red, toughened by housecleaning.
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
