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He said that evidence from a U.S. bout of high inflation in the 1970s shows that a series of shocks that raise prices can harden over time into permanently higher inflation.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026

Artificial turf becomes intolerably hot, and the soil in natural grass can harden until it’s like playing on concrete.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026

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

Then he balls his fists and I watch his skin harden into metal.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

The powder hardens almost instantly, remains stable during storage, and can be deployed quickly even in demanding environments such as combat zones and disaster areas.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 2, 2026

Before, Ahmad could tap — meaning to cut incisions in the acacia trees, which exude sap that a few weeks later hardens into nodules of Hashab gum — four orchards in one go.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2026

The sun hardens up the clay and creates a faster surface that generally favours bigger servers, more aggressive returners and players who hit with top-spin.

From BBC ● May 26, 2026

“If a well stays shut too long, it could clog up, and the oil hardens a bit. Then it would take even longer before they can start it back up,” he said.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 29, 2026

Next she covers my face in a minty-scented cream that hardens into a mask, and I sit there picturing how crazy I look with my eyes covered in vegetables and my face like a ghost’s.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles

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

These weapons allow the US to conduct precision strikes against hardened military targets, such as command bunkers or fortified military facilities, without putting manned aircraft in harm's way.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 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 scraped across hardened paint, but the other became a slice of pain that cut through the dizziness.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi

It marks a wider trend of governments hardening their stance on undocumented migration, with many, including the UK and Italy, adopting measures aimed at deterring it.

From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026

UV light is used for air purification, curing resins in 3D printing, hardening gels in dental fillings, and even applications such as nail treatments.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 26, 2026

Even as its resolve appears to be hardening, the EU has showed no appetite to trigger a broader trade war with China.

From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026

The head of Nevada’s welfare department, George Miller, was hardening his agency into a national model for a more-aggressive approach.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026

Her anger was growing, her voice rising and hardening.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie