stiffen
verb (used with object)
to make stiff.
has stiffened
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present perfectof stiffen (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The biggest assault on a European state since World War II has stiffened European resolve.
From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2022
Others say the virus’ changing nature has stiffened their resolve not to get it.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 25, 2021
Others say the virus’s changing nature has stiffened their resolve not to get it.
From New York Times ● Dec. 25, 2021
UCLA’s defense has stiffened considerably in recent weeks, allowing an average just 63.8 points over its last five games.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 5, 2020
It has stiffened with the effects of its own witchery.
From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko
