Examples of toughen in a Sentence
The government is toughening antidrug laws.
weight lifting will help toughen those flabby muscles of yours
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The leadership and quality of Van Dijk is partnered with the towering presence of Milenkovic, who has toughened up Forest’s defence immeasurably.
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Rory Smith, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
Producers are also likely waiting to see how much Trump might toughen sanctions on Iran and Venezuela, which in contrast to tariffs could tighten the market.
—Ben Geman, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Levin was one of several Democrats in swing districts who took a more vocal stance on toughening border security this year.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
But for our future leaders in work, family and life in general, college is a time to toughen up.
—Richard E. Vatz, Baltimore Sun, 14 Nov. 2024
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Rory Smith, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
Producers are also likely waiting to see how much Trump might toughen sanctions on Iran and Venezuela, which in contrast to tariffs could tighten the market.
—Ben Geman, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Levin was one of several Democrats in swing districts who took a more vocal stance on toughening border security this year.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
But for our future leaders in work, family and life in general, college is a time to toughen up.
—Richard E. Vatz, Baltimore Sun, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Toughen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toughen. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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