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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

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

But I have learned that if we want to change the world, we can’t harden our hearts and shut ourselves off from other cultures.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana

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

In civic life, disagreement often leads to separation, which hardens into division.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026

I can feel the press of the pasty substance as it hardens against my teeth.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day

All this time, he had hardened his heart against his parents, believing they had abandoned him and Asa.

From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026

I’d heard of the Insight Meditation Society through several friends, all hardened journo types who’d come through the other side intact.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026

Sticking to largely sycophantic media who lobbed softball questions hardened his ceiling.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026

However, after Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said he would seek to enter any potential leadership contest, Sir Keir's position hardened, the BBC understands.

From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026

Instead, he remained silent, his face hardened and his jaw clenched.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson

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

What began as one interpretive lens among many is gradually hardening into the expected way of understanding nearly every problem.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026

Chinese officials were unsure what to make of Pete Hegseth’s presence — whether it was meant to convey a softer stance, a hardening one, or simply an ignorance of basic diplomatic protocol.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2026

“It’s not about another woman, Obinze,” Kosi said, rising to her feet, her voice steeling, her eyes hardening.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie