strengthen
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In January, a Dutch court also cited the opinion when it ordered the Netherlands to strengthen its climate plan in a case brought by residents of the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
Officials in Newport, as well as, Coventry, Stafford and Wolverhampton, are exploring ways to strengthen existing powers to challenge those wearing balaclavas, while Nottingham has already introduced a ban.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
That said, Lerner believes broader participation in the rally would strengthen the bull market further as equity markets “are generally healthier” when a wider group of stocks is advancing.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
The improved ratings could support Humana’s efforts to strengthen its Medicare Advantage margins, though the financial impact will depend on enrollment in qualifying contracts and applicable payment calculations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
What if I relax this condition and strengthen that one?
From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
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The approach strengthens superconductivity without directly driving the material with an external energy source.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026
It also strengthens state oversight of existing leases by requiring additional scrutiny and waiting periods for renewals, extensions or changes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
"Any initiative that strengthens Ukraine's already highly capable, but heavily burdened, cyber defence efforts is a welcome development and could provide a valuable force multiplier," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
The analysts, who have a last-published buy rating on Telix’s Australia-listed stock, tell clients in a note that the vertical integration of Telix with a supplier of key therapeutic isotopes strengthens its platform.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
A truly self-reliant person finds his weak link and strengthens it.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
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If scientists can determine how that mechanism works and whether it can be strengthened, it could provide a new target for therapies designed to protect vision.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
Hurricane Simon strengthened into a powerful Category 4 storm as it swept toward Mexico's west coast, where it was expected to make landfall late Saturday or early Sunday.
From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2026
It added: "Our strengthened Water Bill will deliver cleaner waters, stronger accountability and will create a powerful new regulator to hold companies to account."
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
They noted that the labor market had strengthened a bit and that the U.S. economy was expanding at a solid pace.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026
Thus Digges had not simply translated Copernicus but strengthened his argument at its most vulnerable point.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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A strengthening north-westerly wind will carry showers across the UK.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
For many years, public health guidance focused mainly on aerobic activity such as walking, running or cycling, and gave less emphasis to muscle strengthening.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026
The U.S. investment will also help the business accelerate growth momentum, one of its current priorities alongside strengthening its drug pipeline and boosting productivity, he added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
"The resources obtained will be used to continue strengthening the fiscal and financial position of the Argentine Republic," the government said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
The next two days on Cape Torokina were spent setting up our base and strengthening our position while small parties tried to follow the trails that led farther into the island.
From "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two" by Joseph Bruchac
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