toughen
verb (used with or without object)
toughened
Example Sentences
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One bone of contention is a suspension clause toughened by parliament that would scrap favourable tariff conditions for US exporters, should the United States later breach the terms of the deal.
From Barron's ● May 19, 2026
A significant majority of the schools which responded said they banned phones during the school day, with many having toughened their policies in recent years, and most wanting a clear all-Wales policy.
From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2026
The windows, vulnerable to shattering in extreme heat, are made of a toughened glass.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 2, 2026
"In one way it toughened me. But I would have preferred a normal childhood, with friends, with joy," he said, his room decorated with a large painting of his hometown.
From Barron's ● Dec. 17, 2025
His hand was strengthened, and as a result, the Nationalists toughened their negotiating positions.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
