stiffen
Example Sentences
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"This will only stiffen our resolve to ensure that we make Washington DC safe and beautiful," the Pentagon chief said.
From BBC
Her roles in the 1950s diminished in plausibility, and Crawford’s acting stiffened into rigid self-presentation.
Refusing to accept that situation, Republicans hurried legislation through the House that would stiffen enforcement and could deny millions of illegal immigrants the chance to claim a place in the U.S.
From Washington Times
"This argument is, on its face, a joke," said Wyden, arguing that Congress "needs to evaluate compliance with the gift tax" and strongly consider "stiffening reporting requirements for gifts given to public officials."
From Salon
Mr. DeSantis is teeing up his 2024 bid by stiffening crime penalties, a move that could provide a political contrast with Mr. Trump’s marquee initiative.
From Washington Times
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