Sentence examples for toughening of from inspiring English sources

The latest message marked a toughening of the current administration's public opposition to the law.

Fortunately, her departure was accompanied by an immediate toughening of Paris's stance toward Libya.

Any toughening of police powers to deal with terrorism seems to provoke objections in Karlsruhe.

The FTC's rejection of BP Amoco may signal a toughening of its stance towards mergers.

A more useful idea is a toughening of checks and balances for bosses.

A similar toughening of requirements for passenger cars could make up the difference.

The fiercely controversial statute represented a dramatic toughening of the penalties.

In a toughening of standards, the fees office will apply a new test of "reasonableness".

A dramatic toughening of Putin's anti-liberal policies in recent years has given a boost to social conservatism in Russia.

"I think the toughening of punishment corresponds to a dramatic increase in criminal violations and front-page stories".

After the escapes in March, Mr. Perben ordered a toughening of security measures at all French prisons.