stiffer
- comparative of stiff.
Example Sentences
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"A lot of these layers are laminated together to create quite a stiff structure. Often stiffer than the leather balls that were very simple and just one piece of leather."
From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026
Akbayan party-list congressman Chel Diokno called for stiffer penalties for those who allow minors access to firearms.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
From a contrarian point of view, that suggests that U.S. bonds face stiffer headwinds over the next couple of months than U.S. stocks.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026
The sneaker company is facing stiffer competition from domestic upstart brands like Anta Sports Products, whose sales jumped 13% in 2025 to about $11.6 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
Something about this made Raymie’s soul even smaller and her toes even stiffer.
From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo
