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Now an increasingly prominent actor alongside Russia and China, Pyongyang’s focus is on solidifying its nuclear status, shifting away from seeking global attention with a flurry of missile launches.

“This partnership will further solidify our position as the world’s leading luxury beauty company,” Hieronimus said.

Before a half-billion dollar contract solidified the Toronto Blue Jays’ status as one of baseball’s pre-eminent economic powers, there was George Springer.

Oracle Corp. solidified its position as an artificial-intelligence leader at its AI World Conference, as the company raised guidance and shared positive business developments.

This process helped the lower crust cool and solidify, ultimately strengthening it.