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As Jeff Bokor learned, modern times had solidified an always-on work culture—and, once again, created a backlash.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

Within minutes it had solidified into a chunky aa-like texture.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 9, 2023

By the 1930s, the family had solidified their reputation as pillars of the community, Swanton said, as her grandfather worked to foster a better understanding of Japanese and American cultures.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2023

In the 1900s, these alliances had solidified two opposed groups, each with major powers that allied with one another and then developed relationships with smaller nations.

From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022

Laila could hardly move, as though cement had solidified in every one of her joints.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini