toughen up
Example Sentences
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The spokesman also said the independent review would explore "how we can go even further to toughen up the safeguards in place against illicit money from abroad", including cryptocurrencies.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
City Section teams continue to struggle against Southern Section opponents in nonleague games, but many are using the strategy Birmingham has used for years to toughen up before league play begins.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2025
Would you say you use beautiful melodies to soften an acerbic lyric or use acerbic lyrics to toughen up a beautiful melody?
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2024
The tribunal said low-interest shareholder loans should not be excluded from the scope of APT rules, and that changes made in February to toughen up the regulations also breached competition law.
From BBC • Oct. 11, 2024
He didn't say stop crying, or toughen up.
From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds
