: sclerosis sense 1
hardening of the arteries
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In response to escalating tensions, including acts of sabotage and arson attacks allegedly sponsored by Moscow, Poland's foreign minister ordered the closure of one of three Russian consulates in the country last year, signaling a hardening stance against Russian provocations.
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Additionally, a chapter of the California building standards code requires homes in high fire-risk areas to use fire-resistant construction materials and take other home hardening measures.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 15 Jan. 2025
Image Egypt has not explained its hardening attitude toward foreigners.
—Vivian Yee, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Grid hardening is being discussed in other states as well in response to hurricanes, tropical cyclones, snow storms, and wildfires.
—Nives Dolsak and Aseem Prakash, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Additionally, a chapter of the California building standards code requires homes in high fire-risk areas to use fire-resistant construction materials and take other home hardening measures.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 15 Jan. 2025
Image Egypt has not explained its hardening attitude toward foreigners.
—Vivian Yee, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Grid hardening is being discussed in other states as well in response to hurricanes, tropical cyclones, snow storms, and wildfires.
—Nives Dolsak and Aseem Prakash, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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hardening
noun
hard·en·ing
ˈhärd-niŋ, -ᵊn-iŋ 
: sclerosis sense 1
hardening of the arteries
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