Opposition to the goverment has 'hardened' as news of further scandals has leaked out.
The presence of certain substances in the blood can cause the arteries to 'harden'.
It will take several hours for the concrete to 'harden' (into a solid block).
(..) Now, if criminals don't fear God, they will this badge and this division, - Now, do you want to be part of this force? - Yes, sir, All right! Your job won't make you soft, it will harden you to the facts of our time, And when you're on backup, you back up, sir! Yes, sir, So, Mr, Johnson, (..)1994 The Glass Shield