toughened

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The tower uses 33 colors across 300 panels, made from the same toughened plastic used for fighter jet windscreens.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 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 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

Critics say the Act needs to be toughened to make the internet safer, particularly for women and girls.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

His face was lined and toughened in the sun.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson