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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

Consumer confidence in Germany weakened a little after oil prices rose this month, and with the conflict in the Middle East continuing to escalate, households’ wariness about spending may harden in the months ahead.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 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

Yet this seemed to harden the PAC in their positions.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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 it hardens, Apple is renting its future.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 22, 2026

My face hardens into stone, and I feel myself assume my mother’s signature expression of disapproval.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

This high-temperature firing process works somewhat like baking clay in a kiln, causing the zirconia particles to fuse together and form a dense, hardened material.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 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

Before Tom gives the hardened ex-con an earful of what for, he and Anna are shocked silent when their cat strolls into Max’s kitchen.

From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026

"I'm a hardened scientist, but it's even warmed the cockles of my heart," McCormack said.

From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026

The streets quieted as they neared the road that led to the temple, but just before it, Kamau's expression hardened.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

His remarks came after Washington and Tehran had issued demands for compensation over the five-month war, hardening their positions.

From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026

Even though home hardening efforts can help protect structures, some of California’s building practices are hurting those efforts.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026

"Iran's work there has likely centred around continued internal excavation and hardening of the facility that would provide further protection against aerial attacks."

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 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

And lately some of his creditors had begun exhibiting an extraordinary hardening of resolve.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson