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case-hardened

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verb

past tense of case-harden

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for case-hardened
Adjective
  • But when the ruthless Mafia boss Nicola Grimaldi discovers his young son has been kidnapped and murdered, the suspect and Grimaldi’s former friend Vito seeks refuge with police.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The way to move up in your organization might require being ruthless.
    Roberta Matuson, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Lottie proposes that Natalie be stripped of her title and that the merciless and vicious Shauna should lead them instead.
    Erin Qualey, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The animal is fully present, merciless and hungry.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The region's cool climate, high diurnal temperature range, and stony, well-draining soils are ideal for enhancing the aromatic profile and maintaining the grape’s natural acidity.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Stein derives from the word stone in German and refers to the stony soils found in this vineyard.
    Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Case-hardened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/case-hardened. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.

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