harden

Example Sentences

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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

He supports funding for advanced wildfire detection technology, more resources for firefighters, strengthening incentives for homeowners to harden against wildfires, clean energy and climate resilient infrastructure and strengthening federal disaster relief programs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

But the Iranian conflict could harden Kim’s longstanding rejection of any U.S. overtures to engage in disarmament talks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

I knew it would take a while for the gum to harden, but it appeared to have sealed up the hole.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman