The word "harden" is correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used to indicate either a physical property (e.g., the ground had hardened after the rain) or to indicate that something has become firmer or more resolute (e.g., He hardened his stance on the matter).
But the two understated Scots formed a formidable partnership as they persuaded George Osborne in early 2014 that the Treasury needed to harden its position, outlined in an analysis paper in April 2013, that a currency union was "highly unlikely".
Set aside to cool and harden, then chop half the brittle into roughly 1cm pieces (keep the rest in an airtight container as a nibble).
A United Nations resolution outlining Palestinian statehood would "harden" negotiating positions, Dermer said: "It could prevent peace for decades to come because no Palestinian leader will move from those positions".
Ed Miliband was under renewed pressure on Friday night to harden Labour's policy on immigration after the party's perilously narrow win in the Heywood and Middleton byelection.
Many saw the energetic but strongly sceptic Mr Redwood's return to the shadow cabinet as a sign Mr Howard felt he needed to harden his antiEuropean message to shore up his support against an attack by Ukip.
Similarly, the French, who have been a constant pain in talks between America and Europe, could argue that since America's leaders seem determined to attach conditions to a fast-track bill, France's demands for carve-outs deserve consideration, too.At home meanwhile, Democratic opposition could harden.
Because few voters on either side turn up to primaries, an insurgent candidate can sometimes unseat an incumbent with only the support of a small but motivated clutch of voters.The groups that seek to harden congressional Republicans against compromise with the other arms of government are cross about being pushed aside.
An outrage may harden hearts further.
But as Western attitudes to the Kremlin harden in the wake of events in Ukraine, Syria may seem an appealing venue for a show of Western grit.
Anonymous terrorist attacks on its people and property are likely to harden that resolve.It would be surprising, then, if the latest example, despite the show of subcontinental solidarity, has not pushed peace further away.
But these developments could harden positions rather than narrow differences.
