Examples of toughen in a Sentence
The government is toughening antidrug laws.
weight lifting will help toughen those flabby muscles of yours
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Cowboys’ Dak Attack is the better offense here, and ‘Boys defense has toughened since earlier in the season.
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Miami Herald, 25 Nov. 2025
Erivo toughened it up with a blazer leather maxi coat and sky-high silver platform heels.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
Curing can toughen the skin, heal minor cuts, and extend its shelf life.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
States like Indiana are already moving to toughen truancy laws by introducing bills to tighten attendance requirements and immediately refer families for investigation in ways that can lead to prosecution of children, parents, or both.
—Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
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Miami Herald, 25 Nov. 2025
Erivo toughened it up with a blazer leather maxi coat and sky-high silver platform heels.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
Curing can toughen the skin, heal minor cuts, and extend its shelf life.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
States like Indiana are already moving to toughen truancy laws by introducing bills to tighten attendance requirements and immediately refer families for investigation in ways that can lead to prosecution of children, parents, or both.
—Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for toughen
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“Toughen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toughen. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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