toughen

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Civil rights groups criticised it as the latest escalation in Russia's campaign to stifle all independent journalism, which has intensified with the toughening of censorship laws since Russia sent its armed forces into Ukraine.

From Reuters

In January, Mr. DeSantis announced a series of legislative measures for the coming session in Florida, which, among other actions, would toughen penalties against drug traffickers.

From New York Times

Pena, meanwhile, is pledging "employment reforms" to create more jobs and to toughen a fight on crime and drugs.

From Reuters

Mr Sunak has had to defend the bill from rebellions from both wings of his party - agreeing to discuss further measures with those wanting to toughen up the bill.

From BBC

New Zealand's tone on security amid China's growing presence in the South Pacific toughened in the past year after China and the Solomon Islands struck a security pact.

From Reuters