hardened

Example Sentences

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“It hardened the resolve in the region and cemented the alignment within the Gulf with the U.S.”

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Shredded cheese can also be whisked in or sprinkled immediately after the egg mixture hits the pan to create a slightly hardened top layer.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Inside the hardened plaque, they found microscopic remains of cereals, legumes, plant fibers, and yeast spores.

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026

At times, his position appears to have hardened against Russia.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

He hardened himself so that each muscle in his body was rigid and strained.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers