harden
Example Sentences
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The drone attack is also likely to harden the stance of the UAE, which has grown increasingly hawkish since the war began.
From Barron's • May 18, 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
The service takes technical measures to harden the security of its server network.
From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026
If Washington is serious about a stable Syria, it must use its leverage now before sectarian fractures harden beyond repair.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026
You start trying to reshape the nose and smooth over some of the bumps, but the clay has started to harden and it’s a lot more difficult to work with.
From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge
