hardened

Example Sentences

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I’d heard of the Insight Meditation Society through several friends, all hardened journo types who’d come through the other side intact.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 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

AI enables traditional cyberattacks to be carried out at greater scale and speed, and networks need to be hardened to address the threat.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Pong didn't share his thoughts with Somkit, He closed them inside himself, where they hardened into a physical thing, making a box around his heart.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat