toughen

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Cyber security - Originally announced in Labour's first King's Speech, in July 2024, this much delayed piece of legislation is designed to toughen up protections for critical infrastructure and supply chains.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

A bipartisan bill released Thursday would toughen penalties against preparers who improperly handle returns.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

Australia's leaders have agreed to toughen laws that allowed Sajid Akram to own six guns.

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

Such prohibitions exist in dozens of states, but many doctors, nurses and policymakers want to toughen them up as a buttress against private equity’s influence in the sector.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025

After the divorce, Dad decided we both needed to toughen up, that we needed to learn to stand on our own.

From "Bronx Masquerade" by Nikki Grimes