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reinforce

[ree-in-fawrs, -fohrs] / ˌri ɪnˈfɔrs, -ˈfoʊrs /


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So teams aren’t waiting until after the impending lockout to reinforce their rosters.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2026

Scientists say the latest observations reinforce evidence that international restrictions on ozone-destroying chemicals are working.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 11, 2026

They also reinforce the idea that Europe's ancient landscapes were generally brighter, more open, and more varied than the dense primeval forests often depicted in popular imagination.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 7, 2026

The government has said it will use its G20 presidency in 2027 to "reinforce global economic stability" and "benefit people in every part of the UK".

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

The fact he’d navigated his unusual upbringing so successfully seemed only to reinforce the idea that he was ready to take on more.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

It’s a moving send-off from Parton, who died in August, as she sings with her characteristic warmth, but her presence reinforces the randomness of “Carnaval de Luz” as a whole.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

“This research reinforces the power of food-first strategies to help reduce cardiovascular disease risk, particularly in vulnerable populations like those with prediabetes,” said Britt Burton-Freeman, PhD, Principal Investigator and Professor at Illinois Tech.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026

He added: "The fact that they're not getting more robust pushback reinforces the wrong message."

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

“This appointment reinforces LA28’s commitment to harness the unparalleled creativity, cultural influence and storytelling power of the entertainment capital of the world,” an announcement from the Olympic organizers said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

In doing so, he establishes that the ring is his territory, not theirs, a notion that he reinforces by shout­ing, by stomping about, by snapping his whip.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

This was the last appointment I witnessed, and it reinforced something I’ve recommended to readers for years: When it comes to Medicare’s annual election period, preparation matters.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 12, 2026

The upcoming IPO of Anthropic and positive earnings from the likes of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and data centre operator CoreWeave -- which soothed worries about its financial health -- have reinforced optimism.

From Barron's ● Nov. 12, 2026

“The recent election results have reinforced something I have said consistently throughout my chairmanship,” she said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026

The other is cultural: in-group favoritism, reinforced by the importance in China of keeping local stakeholders happy, especially government officials, often at the expense of shareholders.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

His recent fall to the Underland had only reinforced how much he disliked heights.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins

Since last week’s meeting, several Fed officials have suggested more increases will be needed at a gradual pace, broadly reinforcing a strong presumption of another rate rise next month.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

It is designed to repair enamel that has been weakened by mineral loss or worn away by erosion, while also reinforcing enamel that remains healthy.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 5, 2026

With both Ethiopia and Eritrea reinforcing troop deployments along their border, the international community has expressed mounting concern about the risk of a new war.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

The leadership in the Bahamas, Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda will celebrate the King and his work in protecting rainforests, creating cultural ties and reinforcing relationships around trade, energy, and agriculture.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

Since an earthquake killed thousands in the city of Kobe in 1995, the nation had spent sixteen years reinforcing bridges, reconstructing old buildings with earthquake-resistant technology, and creating earthquake warning systems.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland


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