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 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

The grid has also been repeatedly battered by storms and fires, requiring rebuilding and investment to harden equipment against future damage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

I thought of all the horrors Grandpa Portman had faced in his life, and felt my resolve harden.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs