Example Sentences

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"Strategically, this will harden Abu Dhabi's view that passive defence is not enough," Krieg said.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said it was the largest federal investment ever in grid infrastructure, supporting projects that will harden electric systems and improve energy reliability and affordability.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 18, 2023

Second, they will harden the bitterness and anger in the suburban enclaves populated mostly by the children and grandchildren of immigrants from France’s former overseas colonies.

From Slate • Jul. 7, 2023

Battle lines will harden when freezing weather comes.

From BBC • Oct. 4, 2022

They pour at just the right rate—too quickly and the molds will explode; too slowly and the steel will harden.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides