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Bell said police were hardening the perimeter around the city and had designated a large area as a secure zone where access would be limited to residents, workers and police officers.

From Washington Post • Feb. 17, 2022

Montemaggi had no plan, but her beliefs were hardening.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 2021

But he added that regulators were hardening their “encouragement” for banks to move the “centre of gravity” of their euro-denominated business from London and demonstrate the viability of new continental hubs.

From Reuters • Aug. 26, 2020

Soto’s views of the war were hardening further, and he was unwilling to suppress what he knew.

From New York Times • Aug. 8, 2018

Instead of being softened by her appeal, his heart, features, and tone were hardening more and more.

From Guy Livingstone; or, 'Thorough' by Lawrence, George A. (George Alfred)