hardened

Example Sentences

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By about 6pm, tension had hardened both inside the factory and on the street.

From BBC

But since his resignation last weekend, Treasury concerns were said to have hardened.

From BBC

"I found myself growing absorbed in the craft itself, especially the hamon" -- distinctive, milky-white patterns along the hardened edge of a katana.

From Barron's

"Ammunition of this nature is intended to defeat structures, vehicles and hardened targets, including lightly armoured personnel carriers," the representative said.

From BBC

He said his belief in the need for a No 10 refresh had "hardened" in recent weeks.

From BBC