toughen

Example Sentences

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

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

Further, it said it would establish direct points of contact with Canadian law-enforcement officials, help direct users in distress to relevant local support agencies, and toughen its detection system to prevent attempts to evade safeguards.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

This week, Japan's new environment minister vowed to toughen bear controls, including by "training government hunters".

From Barron's • Oct. 25, 2025

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

Then I rebuilt the tower, smoothly aligning its walls to toughen it against future invasions.

From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon