Examples of stiffen in a Sentence
She stiffened when he grabbed her shoulder.
The dogs stiffened in alarm.
The law would stiffen penalties for tax evasion.
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The competition has definitely stiffened, after all.
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New Atlas, 5 June 2025
The defense stiffened, forcing two punts and a turnover on downs to set up Chris Callahan’s game-winning 28-yard kick.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The schedule stiffens considerably over the back half of the season.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
Lucy’s Law, among other things, stiffens the penalties for seriously injuring someone in a boat crash.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 9 May 2025
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New Atlas, 5 June 2025
The defense stiffened, forcing two punts and a turnover on downs to set up Chris Callahan’s game-winning 28-yard kick.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The schedule stiffens considerably over the back half of the season.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
Lucy’s Law, among other things, stiffens the penalties for seriously injuring someone in a boat crash.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for stiffen
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“Stiffen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stiffen. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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