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will toughen

  • future tense
    of toughen.
    toughen
    verb (used with or without object)
    to make or become tough or tougher.

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It could be a perfect storm in New England as Drake Maye looks the business at quarterback, and Vrabel will toughen them up and make them hard to beat.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2025

In addition, officers and junior officers will be obliged to take a new course on human rights, and the police will toughen sanctions against those who commit abuses.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 19, 2021

China’s top legislature will toughen laws on wildlife trafficking this year, the official Xinhua news agency reported this week.

From Reuters ● Feb. 16, 2020

Chargers have to hope this season's difficult start will toughen them up early.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 19, 2018

“I can make you an ointment for that,” said Haldon, “and there are certain mineral salts that will toughen your skin.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin