stiffen

Last year’s documentary “I Am: Celine Dion” chronicled her struggles with the rare disease, which stiffens a person’s muscles, causing pain and spasms.

The summit in London was an attempt by the prime minister both to calm diplomatic brows and stiffen diplomatic sinews.

Now, after shocking France at Twickenham a fortnight ago, they have found a happy habit of finding a way to win as the match teeters, nerves strain and muscles stiffen.

In the NFC divisional round, trailing by six points, the Rams drove to the Philadelphia Eagles’ 13-yard line in the final seconds before the Eagles defense stiffened.

But Musk’s rampage appears to have stiffened Democrats’ opposition.