hardening

Example Sentences

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Some Angelenos, like David Lefkowith, president of the Mandeville Canyon Assn., hope it will be more accepting of fire-resistant native species and emphasize less expensive home hardening measures.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Public sentiment is hardening, with a recent Quinnipiac University poll finding 65 percent of Americans oppose having a data center built in their community.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

AI data centers, manufacturing, and grid hardening against severe weather are driving investments, with half for transmission system upgrades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

A 2018 server breach caused by a third-party data center vulnerability prompted NordVPN to accelerate its security hardening and audit schedule.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

I just stare at my hands, and I imagine that my insides are liquid metal hardening in the air, taking a shape they will never leave again.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth