hardened
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But its army has maintained a core of hardened soldiers who have continued to fight throughout the war, surprising even Ukraine’s foreign critics with their tenacity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
Aspects of the TV drama structurally resemble some American crime shows in that its main constant has been Robson Green’s hardened Detective Inspector Geordie Keating.
From Salon ● Jun. 16, 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
This is the scenario that he had thought about and talked about and that had hardened in his mind.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
