toughened
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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
Singapore has toughened punishments for convicted scammers -- including up to 24 strokes with a cane -- and created a 24-hour helpline that receives up to 700 calls daily.
From Barron's ● Mar. 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
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
