strengthened

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The dollar strengthened, but is likely to weaken this year even if the Federal Reserve refrains from cutting interest rates, TD Securities strategists said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

However, the Conservatives have run the borough council since 2018 and strengthened their hold by taking majority control in 2022 which was the last time the whole borough was up for election.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Follow up work has strengthened the idea that ciliates are unusually rich sources of genetic code surprises.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

As fast-food chains leaned harder into “value” offerings and casual dining restaurants strengthened their menu and service, fast-casual brands—typically at higher price points than fast food—saw their customers visit less.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

With each new artifact discovered, Peter Throckmorton’s bond with those who sailed on that vessel more than three thousand years before strengthened.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler