toughened

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Europe, where governments have toughened their policies under pressure from the far right, "cannot claim to uphold human dignity while growing accustomed to the Mediterranean and the Atlantic becoming unmarked graves", he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Many airlines have toughened rules on power banks, often requiring that they be stored in hand luggage because of the risk of lithium-ion batteries catching fire.

From BBC • May 24, 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

When my tender skin has toughened enough to withstand the pressure of sheets, more visitors arrive.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins