toughen

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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

Vinicius has become a global symbol of resistance against discrimination as he strives to get the authorities to toughen their protocols and actions.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

This week, Japan's new environment minister vowed to toughen bear controls, including by "training government hunters".

From Barron's • Oct. 25, 2025

She had spent so much time trying to toughen up these two.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston