harden

Example Sentences

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Already, the excess heat in the tank has caused the MMA to harden and clog the failing tank’s valves, rendering it impossible for crews to drain the dangerous chemical or add stabilizing agents, Freeman said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

The impact of this, he said, is Israeli troops "having to move more cautiously, harden positions, use physical protective measures such as nets and cages, and devote more attention to immediate local defence".

From BBC • May 16, 2026

China declared it a national nature reserve and has banned giant clam harvesting—tactics analysts say are designed to harden its territorial claim.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Inflation will test him almost immediately, and numbers well above the Fed’s target could force the committee to harden its language faster than he would prefer, narrowing his room to maneuver.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

I let them sit for a few hours to harden a bit, then planted them, well spaced apart, in the corner.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir