case-harden

verb

Definition of case-hardennext
as in to temper

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  1. temper
  2. anneal
  3. crystallize
  4. petrify
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  • However, recent events in Afghanistan have tempered expectations for a transition from Islamic extremism to egalitarian tolerance.
    Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Kamara is still a must-start option in fantasy lineups, but expectations should be tempered to a low-end RB1 or high-end RB2 outlook.
    Theo Gremminger, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of temper
Verb
  • In this instance, after annealing, nanoplastic molecules are physically bound together with the molecules of tetracycline.
    Joe Salas, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Kaveh was certainly born a good person, but his overwhelming personal grace and the power of his art were annealed into their pure form by the white-hot fire of his addiction.
    Lauren Groff, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of anneal
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  • That idea ended up being crystallized into a song, and Stephen [Schwartz] brought it to a whole other level.
    Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
  • These ridges are thought to have formed when minerals from Mount Sharp's final pulses of water crystallized within fractures in surface rock.
    Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of crystallize
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  • Numb to controversy: After constant scandals, Trump is desensitized to infernos that would petrify anyone else in business or politics.
    Axios, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
  • The thought of Alvarez running, jumping, sliding or injuring himself — for a team still missing Tucker — petrifies Espada.
    Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
Definition of petrify
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