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strengthen

[strengk-thuhn, streng-, stren-] / ˈstrɛŋk θən, ˈstrɛŋ-, ˈstrɛn- /




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Americold has taken steps over the past year to strengthen its balance sheet.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

The new treatment offers a promising way to rebuild this protective layer, strengthen teeth, and help prevent future decay.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 5, 2026

The company said the combination would strengthen its capabilities across the entire lifecycle of an aircraft.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

He also secured backing from the powerful California Teachers Assn. after pledging to pause new charter schools and strengthen oversight.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

Claire held one in each arm and then laughed herself as she realized she was raising and lowering them slightly, the same way Einar had her raise and lower heavy rocks to strengthen her forearms.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry

Gupta's research strengthens the mathematical foundations of algorithms designed to handle these challenges.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026

"We pray that this royal visit further strengthens the enduring bonds of friendship between the Crown and the Bahamian people."

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

James Earl, chief executive of Future Energy Networks, welcomed Jackdaw's approval, saying that "at a time of global instability, gas produced at home strengthens Britain's energy security".

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026

Dimon temporarily chairs the Alliance for Critical Infrastructure, a coalition of about 50 companies that vets open-source code and strengthens security across a range of sectors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

It strengthens my belly, where the scar is.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry

In semirural New England, he hopes that houses will be affordable and that family ties will be strengthened.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

There were certain areas where it considered that the contributor welfare framework could be further strengthened, and made recommendations in this regard.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

The consistency between these independent groups and testing methods strengthened the researchers' confidence in the findings.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 5, 2026

Chan said she was “deeply grateful” to Pelosi “for her trust and for four decades of extraordinary service that have strengthened San Francisco and our country.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

Was this what strengthened these New Englanders to endure the winter, the knowledge that summer’s return would be all the richer for the waiting?

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare

In a statement on Sunday, Senegal's interior ministry said it would continue efforts to combat people-smuggling networks, including by strengthening cooperation with neighbouring countries.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

Neuroplasticity refers to the brain's capacity to change its structure and activity by forming, strengthening, reorganizing, or removing connections between neurons.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 7, 2026

The number of jobs the U.S. added in October, in a sign that the labor market could be strengthening.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

"Renewables ... are not only one of the most effective tools for tackling climate change, but also an important means of strengthening energy security and reducing dependence on foreign supplies," he said.

From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026

“Which it is well beknown to yourself, Pip,” returned Joe, strengthening his former mixture of argumentation, confidence, and politeness, “that it were the wish of your own hart.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens


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