Gradually the brown faded into green and blue depths, and the wind stiffened, taking them in a different direction, parallel with the coast.

If anything, the wind stiffened from behind, accelerating his approach.

The wind stiffened, whipping his raven-feather hair; she shrank down inside her heavy coat.

The wind stiffened as the outer edges of the storm drew nearer.

The wind was stiffening, evidence that they were nearing the top.

Without warning, the wind stiffened, swirling the fog aside.

The wind was stiffening, wet with spray and scattered droplets of rain.

The wind had stiffened and was whipping the Pethcines' banners straight out from their poles.

The wind had stiffened and the chill deepened.

The cold wind had stiffened Kellaway's face and tightened the skin around his eyes.