toughened

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He’s been promoted several times at the small company he works at—he’s been earning his own way after college—and says he’s found mentors there and toughened up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The windows, vulnerable to shattering in extreme heat, are made of a toughened glass.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

"You never get used to it, but I think we've toughened up and we understand there is no choice," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

Germany, Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands and Italy have all toughened immigration enforcement in recent years in an attempt to stop a surge in asylum seekers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

“We’ve been through hell and back, kid. I know it. But it’s toughened us up, right? We can do what it takes to live through one more challenge.”

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner