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strengthen

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




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When telescope observations agree with those predictions, they strengthen confidence in current theories.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026

They added that the findings "strengthen the case for the full devolution of justice to Wales".

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

After a breezy start to Monday, winds will strengthen once again during the day, with widespread gusts of 30-40mph and 50mph gusts likely in many coastal areas.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

Although the findings do not settle every question about how Spinosaurus hunted, they strengthen the case that this enormous predator spent much more of its life underwater than on land.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 25, 2026

A part of his soul was still attached to yours, and, thinking to strengthen himself, he took a part of your mother’s sacrifice into himself.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

Together, these findings suggest that stress strengthens emotional memories through several interacting brain mechanisms rather than through a single region or process.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

Microsoft’s announcement strengthens its case for controlling the cost of AI.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

Super El Niño sets another record as it strengthens to 'unprecedented levels'

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

Consolidating Telkom Indonesia’s wholesale fiber connectivity business into Telkom InfraCo strengthens its scale ahead of a potential strategic stake sale.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

“Goblin-made armor does not require cleaning, simple girl. Goblins’ silver repels mundane dirt, imbibing only that which strengthens it.”

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

With the gel structure optimized and the muscle cells strengthened, the researchers assembled their swimming device.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026

Treasurys strengthened, with yields falling across the curve.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

He said forces had strengthened vetting and misconduct procedures, increased dismissals for gross misconduct and were determined to identify and remove officers who should not be in policing.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

Svetz cites camrips and microscopic theatrical windows as factors that have both hindered cinema and strengthened its unique selling points, and he’s completely right.

From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026

Some of the city’s defenses had been strengthened since the last time Davos had been here, half a dozen years before.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

"As part of that process we are commissioning an external review of our RDI function, which will also inform the strengthening of governance in this area."

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

A representative for JetBlue said the company is focused on strengthening revenue and building a more profitable business.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

Her family and experiences are integral to her act and essential to strengthening those ties.

From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026

Repeated pulses of light stimulated the cells to contract, strengthening the muscle tissue before it was incorporated into the swimming robot.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026

Rather than strengthening her faith, Elizabeth’s traumatic experience with Reverend Finney made her skeptical of organized religion, a doubt that continued for the rest of her life.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling


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