strengthen
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Forward spread on the blaze was halted shortly before 4 p.m. as firefighters worked to establish and strengthen containment lines and some evacuation orders were downgraded to warnings, according to Cal Fire Riverside.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
He added that Iran's military had used the ceasefire as an opportunity "to strengthen its combat capabilities", without elaborating.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
Moving forward under Kohler, Banana Republic will continue to strengthen its product offerings, elevate its in-store and digital experience and drive disciplined execution across all channels globally, Gap said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Since the PREDIMED-Plus diabetes findings were prepared, related research has continued to strengthen the broader picture.
From Science Daily • May 19, 2026
Everyone who can must work to strengthen the Atlantic Wall.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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