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 stag stiffened, lowered its haunches, and rocketed through the woods behind me, outside the drive.
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John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 6 June 2024
Twisting the rotary controller to the right selects Sport+, which enhances the power train’s response and stiffens the suspension.
—Angus MacKenzie, Robb Report, 12 May 2024
At a minimum, these brigades will stiffen the defense at the front and significantly raise the cost of Ukrainian efforts to recover their land in the four districts that Russia has claimed.
—Barry R. Posen, Foreign Affairs, 4 Jan. 2023
Photo : Andy Morgan, courtesy Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings PLC
Selecting Sport+ mode stiffens the Vantage’s suspension and sharpens responses.
—Angus MacKenzie, Robb Report, 12 May 2024
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John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 6 June 2024
Twisting the rotary controller to the right selects Sport+, which enhances the power train’s response and stiffens the suspension.
—Angus MacKenzie, Robb Report, 12 May 2024
At a minimum, these brigades will stiffen the defense at the front and significantly raise the cost of Ukrainian efforts to recover their land in the four districts that Russia has claimed.
—Barry R. Posen, Foreign Affairs, 4 Jan. 2023
Photo : Andy Morgan, courtesy Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings PLC
Selecting Sport+ mode stiffens the Vantage’s suspension and sharpens responses.
—Angus MacKenzie, Robb Report, 12 May 2024
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“Stiffen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stiffen. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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