Toughening

Mr. Koch told The Wall Street Journal that he's long supported the idea of toughening the punishment for violence against elected officials. ❋ Jacob Gershman (2011)

After a series of backroom talks, the Conservative government is closing in on a rare deal with the Bloc Québécois on a law-and-order issue, namely the toughening of Canada's parole system. ❋ DANIEL LEBLANC (2011)

In 1944 Wood graduated from high school and entered the merchant marines with the idea of toughening up and perhaps living some of the adventures he was fantasizing. ❋ Dan Nadel (2010)

Previously, the idea of toughening how employers make sure they are hiring legal workers has met with resistance.

Congress also should pursue the idea of toughening penalties on those who illegally access the monument.

Joe: tea bags do work to take the pain out of the necessary 'toughening' involved in breast feeding. thank you gramma! ❋ Unknown (2009)

He has also warned requests will be judged according to how well states advance administration goals such as toughening learning standards. ❋ Unknown (2009)

They got on capitally now, for Tom was in his proper sphere, and showed his best side, being civil and gay in the bluff boy-fashion that was natural to him; while Polly forgot to be shy, and liked this sort of "toughening" much better than the other. ❋ Unknown (1950)

So to come up with an end to the culture of violence we need to understand human behavior and the steps taken thus far such as toughening the laws for violent crime and gang affiliation. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The married mother of two young boys has proposed several pieces of family friendly legislation, such as toughening chemical safety standards for baby products. ❋ By MICHAEL HILL Associated Press Writer (2009)

Rugged mountains, impenetrable forests, regular if not constant rain all make for the toughening of a man seeking to take an animal in that habitat, (especially when he is learning as he goes!). ❋ Unknown (2009)

That news came on the heels of comments from U.S. President Barack Obama, who said Washington is considering toughening sanctions on Belarussian leaders and state-owned companies, after the European Union tightened its own sanctions against the country. ❋ Ira Iosebashvili (2011)

In Geneva, U.S. and European leaders focused on sending aid to rebels and refugees, toughening sanctions and calling for the ouster of Gaddafi, who has ruled Libya for more than 41 years. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The salt solution also prevents the meat fibers from toughening up as much and helps the meat retain moisture. ❋ Unknown (2009)