: sclerosis sense 1
hardening of the arteries
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Ceasefire negotiations between Israel and the Hamas terrorist organization hit a setback Thursday, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recalled Israel’s negotiating delegation from Doha following what officials described as a hardening of Hamas’ demands.
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Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025
These amino acids may protect against the development of atherosclerosis, or the thickening or hardening of the arteries caused by a buildup of plaque.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 July 2025
Sullivan said the updates would include tips on home hardening, which means preparing homes to better prevent catching fire.
—Pili Saravia, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The Wildfire Advisory Group advised the town to focus on five safety initiatives in the event of a wildfire: emergency communications; evacuation plans and routes; fuel reduction and vegetation management; defensible space and home hardening; and education and outreach.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 23 May 2025
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Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025
These amino acids may protect against the development of atherosclerosis, or the thickening or hardening of the arteries caused by a buildup of plaque.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 July 2025
Sullivan said the updates would include tips on home hardening, which means preparing homes to better prevent catching fire.
—Pili Saravia, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The Wildfire Advisory Group advised the town to focus on five safety initiatives in the event of a wildfire: emergency communications; evacuation plans and routes; fuel reduction and vegetation management; defensible space and home hardening; and education and outreach.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 23 May 2025
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“Hardening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hardening. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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hardening
noun
hard·en·ing
ˈhärd-niŋ, -ᵊn-iŋ 
: sclerosis sense 1
hardening of the arteries
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