harden
Example Sentences
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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
“The lesson that can be taken away is just thinking about how to harden and strengthen security at future events when you have so many high-profile people,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026
If they wanted to survive, they must travel light, harden their hearts against sentimental keepsakes, and trust that they could make do with the bare bones of equipment.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
