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 city of Fort Worth has stiffened penalties for unauthorized tree clearing in an effort to hold developers accountable and protect the city’s natural landscapes.
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Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2025
For a more visceral feel, 'Sport' increases the throttle response, stiffens the suspension, and opens the exhaust valves.
—New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2025
That could be his saving grace as the competition stiffens.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Pindar said the fascia can stiffen under stress or illness, reducing circulation and making waste removal more difficult.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025
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Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2025
For a more visceral feel, 'Sport' increases the throttle response, stiffens the suspension, and opens the exhaust valves.
—New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2025
That could be his saving grace as the competition stiffens.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Pindar said the fascia can stiffen under stress or illness, reducing circulation and making waste removal more difficult.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025
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“Stiffen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stiffen. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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