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toughening
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/ˈtʌfənɪŋ/
US
/ˈtʌfənɪŋ/
toughening up
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Compare “toughening” in “toughening the rules” and “toughening steel.”
Explain when “toughening” is a noun and when it is a verb form.
Give five B2 examples of “toughen” with Russian translations.
Explore collocations with “toughen,” such as “toughen rules” and “toughen someone up.”
Compare “toughen” with “strengthen,” “tighten,” and “harden.”
Explain how “toughen up” differs from “toughen” in meaning and usage.
Write a short paragraph using “toughening” in two different senses.
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