1
as in freezing
to become physically firm or solid
clay that had been indurated by long exposure to the summer sun
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2
as in strengthening
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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Authorities intervened before the sale could proceed, effectively freezing the transaction while investigators confirmed the works’ identities.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
26 May 2026 -
Put that bounty of summer squash to delicious use in this easy, creamy casserole, which is perfect for making ahead and freezing for later.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
25 May 2026
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The California Office of Spill Prevention and Response said Sunday that crews were making progress at strengthening measures to contain the oil during cleanup and recovery.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
27 May 2026
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During this procedure, collagen strands are cross-linked together, strengthening the cornea.—
Neelam Patadia,
The Conversation,
27 May 2026
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Entergy New Orleans, the city’s main electric utility, has an accelerated grid-hardening plan that aims to replace existing utility poles with more fortified poles to withstand higher winds and selectively move some lines underground in high-risk areas.—
Sufan Jiang,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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What began as sanction workarounds is hardening into permanent market architecture.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Indurating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indurating. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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