: sclerosis sense 1
hardening of the arteries
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Healthy versions of either diet are linked to a lower risk of hardening of the arteries, the most common form of heart disease, new research suggests.
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Barbara Mantel, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026
The French action comes amid a broader hardening of European attitudes toward social media platforms, with several governments weighing tighter restrictions and accountability measures, particularly around child protection and harmful online content.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
Congressional national security hawks — Republican and Democratic — share more DNA on China policy than any other issue and more than either side care to admit publicly, which means legislative hardening in 2026 is a real possibility regardless of the White House tone.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025
These amino acids may protect against the development of atherosclerosis, or the thickening or hardening of the arteries caused by a buildup of plaque.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 31 Dec. 2025
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Barbara Mantel, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026
The French action comes amid a broader hardening of European attitudes toward social media platforms, with several governments weighing tighter restrictions and accountability measures, particularly around child protection and harmful online content.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
Congressional national security hawks — Republican and Democratic — share more DNA on China policy than any other issue and more than either side care to admit publicly, which means legislative hardening in 2026 is a real possibility regardless of the White House tone.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025
These amino acids may protect against the development of atherosclerosis, or the thickening or hardening of the arteries caused by a buildup of plaque.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Hardening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hardening. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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hardening
noun
hard·en·ing
ˈhärd-niŋ, -ᵊn-iŋ 
: sclerosis sense 1
hardening of the arteries
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