harden

Example Sentences

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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

He supports funding for advanced wildfire detection technology, more resources for firefighters, strengthening incentives for homeowners to harden against wildfires, clean energy and climate resilient infrastructure and strengthening federal disaster relief programs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The service takes technical measures to harden the security of its server network.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

In recent weeks, Tehran has been working to better protect its main nuclear sites from another round of U.S. bombing, pouring soil and concrete over the sites’ entrances to harden their defenses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

After about an hour, the wings stretch to full size and harden.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman