harden

Example Sentences

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"Strategically, this will harden Abu Dhabi's view that passive defence is not enough," Krieg said.

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

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

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

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

His skin seemed to harden and glaze over, and his eyes became unforgiving marble orbs.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas