toughen

Example Sentences

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As the demonstrators toughen their demands, the standoff with the government has escalated.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

A bipartisan bill released Thursday would toughen penalties against preparers who improperly handle returns.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

Further, it said it would establish direct points of contact with Canadian law-enforcement officials, help direct users in distress to relevant local support agencies, and toughen its detection system to prevent attempts to evade safeguards.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

The spokesman also said the independent review would explore "how we can go even further to toughen up the safeguards in place against illicit money from abroad", including cryptocurrencies.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

But Max is going to have to toughen up.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix