stiffened

Example Sentences

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Others argued the particles stiffened the surrounding material like glue.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

And sure enough, as UConn’s shots started falling and its defense stiffened against Boozer’s attacks, the deficit narrowed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

They reckon it may have stiffened the resolve of the German public and discouraged rebels within the dying Nazi regime.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

Johnson’s move appears to have stiffened investors’ spines.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

She stiffened at the sound of his footsteps on the back porch and glanced at the clock.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez