harden

Example Sentences

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Already, the excess heat in the tank has caused the MMA to harden and clog the failing tank’s valves, rendering it impossible for crews to drain the dangerous chemical or add stabilizing agents, Freeman said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 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

“Let’s harden this and always have a route to the Red Sea.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

They’re not my brothers, Annabeth argued, which made her stepmother’s expression harden.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan