toughened

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A significant majority of the schools which responded said they banned phones during the school day, with many having toughened their policies in recent years, and most wanting a clear all-Wales policy.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

The news comes ahead of language requirements for citizenship being toughened for everyone else under new immigration rules from January 1.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

"In one way it toughened me. But I would have preferred a normal childhood, with friends, with joy," he said, his room decorated with a large painting of his hometown.

From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025

He felt himself toughened, like meat hung to cure, and though he hadn’t seen his reflection for weeks, he had no doubt that Master Hyrrokkin would be satisfied.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor