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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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This setup cuts through major wartime risks by ensuring that Polish capital can move freely across the border, immune to any emergency payment freezes Kyiv might impose.
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As beer freezes, the water inside freezes first.
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Here is what the research says about why crafting together strengthens couples, and which hands-on classes deliver the strongest payoff.
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Agility further strengthens its operations through ownership of key hardware technologies and a domestic supply chain, with approximately 75 percent of Digit’s components sourced within the US.
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As patterns become clear and predictable, the organization hardens them into deterministic rules.
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Practically overnight, Sylvia’s cozy attitude toward the girl hardens into coolness, impatience and neglect.
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“Indurates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indurates. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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