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That rise has occurred amid pressure from conservative and far-right politicians to harden a justice system they have often derided as too soft and sluggish.

Its steel surface—unlike a coating that can flake off—is hardened through a process called nitriding.

There's a new maturity to his delivery, and his credibility, as the 36-year-old resists the temptation to let emotional burnout harden into cynicism.

The Party’s anxiety reflects how quickly investor confidence and allied coordination hardened after the announcement, culminating in last week’s G-7 statement reaffirming unity against coercive trade practices.

What started as a tight circle around a band hardened into a movement: discipline for kids who never got it, structure for men who need it, and a community without substance abuse .