hardened
Example Sentences
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A modest shift in consumer behavior hardened into a cultural stereotype.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
Confidential,’” says Chhiu of the stunts in “Spider-Noir,” which follows Cage as a hardened private detective confronting the criminal underbelly of 1930s New York.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
"The hawkish core of the Fed has not only hardened but it's broadened," said Swonk, who expects two rate hikes later this year.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
One drone was used to blow up Russian artillery, but mostly, the Neros founders realized they had a lot to learn about getting a drone made for racing over a cornfield hardened for war.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
The dry earth soaked it up like a hardened sponge.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
