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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In the November election, voters approved Proposition 36, which toughened anti-crime laws by turning many drug and theft crimes into felonies.
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The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 2 Mar. 2025
The Iranian president then immediately toughened his own remarks on the U.S.
—Arkansas Online, 31 Mar. 2025
The Yellow Jackets’ schedule is about to toughen up considerably, starting with a home series against Clemson followed by a trip to ACC newcomer Stanford.
—Mitch Light, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Don’t Fertilize in the Fall In areas that receive frost, plants harden their new growth and toughen up to prepare for freezing temperatures.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
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The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 2 Mar. 2025
The Iranian president then immediately toughened his own remarks on the U.S.
—Arkansas Online, 31 Mar. 2025
The Yellow Jackets’ schedule is about to toughen up considerably, starting with a home series against Clemson followed by a trip to ACC newcomer Stanford.
—Mitch Light, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Don’t Fertilize in the Fall In areas that receive frost, plants harden their new growth and toughen up to prepare for freezing temperatures.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for toughen
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“Toughen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toughen. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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