strengthened

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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

The rupiah strengthened slightly after the BI’s renewed pledge late Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 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

But as their relationship strengthened, there was one place Terryl harbored a quiet reservation about Jackie.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel