stiffened
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Refusing to form such a coalition, even if it meant giving up a sure route to the prime ministry, would have stiffened this view.
From Slate ● Nov. 5, 2026
The Lions’ defense, which had allowed Bishop Amat to score on four of its five first-half possessions, then stiffened, forcing the Lancers to punt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
The Romans, their ranks stiffened by Genoese and Venetian troops, did their best to resist.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
When the heart must work harder because of exercise, heat, stress or another cause, stiffened blood vessels may be less able to accommodate the increased blood flow.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 1, 2026
Sudden authority stiffened her voice; she palpably regained vigor.
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
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