1
as in freezes
to become physically firm or solid
clay that had been indurated by long exposure to the summer sun
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as in strengthens
to make able to withstand physical hardship, strain, or exposure
such a brutal upbringing could only callous his soul and indurate his heart to the suffering of others
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Early this year, the Danish Defense Intelligence Service assessed the risk from Russia once its Ukraine war stops or freezes in place.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025 -
Water enough to keep the roots moist but not soggy, about once every two weeks until the soil freezes.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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By opening international doors for both new and established filmmakers, the award strengthens Netflix’s support for the creative community and boosts the global reach of Brazilian storytelling.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
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Equity capital strengthens the balance sheet but does not count as revenue, which helps explain why Williams could raise substantial funds in the year yet still report a loss.—
Alex Harrington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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When a partner continually feels trapped behind excuses or counterattacks, the original frustration then hardens into resentment.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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But as Beijing hardens its ties with Russia, North Korea and other nations unfriendly to the West, the emergence of two camps and the contest between them appears clearer than ever.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Indurates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indurates. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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