: sclerosis sense 1
hardening of the arteries
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Jalili’s potential appointment, however, signals a hardening of Iran’s stance, with more emphasis on resistance over compromise.
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Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Fire hardening includes measures such as cutting back brush, installing fire resistant roofs and closing eaves to resist fire embers.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Mielke also advocates for home hardening – using building materials and construction methods that make your home resistant to embers and radiant heat.
—Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
In the last 24 hours, regional powers — particularly the UAE — have signaled a hardening of their stance toward Iran despite apparent efforts by the White House to find an off-ramp from the conflict, touting peace talks with the Islamic Republic, which denies negotiations are taking place.
—Holly Ellyatt,emma Graham, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
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Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Fire hardening includes measures such as cutting back brush, installing fire resistant roofs and closing eaves to resist fire embers.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Mielke also advocates for home hardening – using building materials and construction methods that make your home resistant to embers and radiant heat.
—Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
In the last 24 hours, regional powers — particularly the UAE — have signaled a hardening of their stance toward Iran despite apparent efforts by the White House to find an off-ramp from the conflict, touting peace talks with the Islamic Republic, which denies negotiations are taking place.
—Holly Ellyatt,emma Graham, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Hardening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hardening. Accessed 1 May. 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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