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hardening of the arteries
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hardening
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of
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the
,
arteries
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harden
verb
hardened, has hardened, is hardening, hardens
endurecer
Example sentences of
harden
verb
•
The presence of certain substances in the blood can cause the arteries to
harden
.
•
These additives are designed to
harden
the steel.
•
substances that can
harden
the arteries
•
Opposition to the goverment has
hardened
as news of further scandals has leaked out.
•
The news has
hardened
opposition to the government.
More examples
•
He had been
hardened
by his years of military service.
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artery
noun
arteries
arteria
;
carretera principal
Example sentences of
artery
noun
•
High cholesterol leads to clogged
arteries
.
•
He favors local side roads over major
arteries
.
•
There's an accident on the main
artery
into town, so I'll be late.
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Synonyms of
artery
noun
thoroughfare
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