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Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has pledged a full investigation "to establish every last detail of this tragedy and strengthen safety measures to ensure it never happens again".
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
A strong economy and stubborn inflation could strengthen an already compelling case for a rate increase in December.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
The tech rally helped bitcoin to strengthen, with the cryptocurrency trading around $81,400.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
When telescope observations agree with those predictions, they strengthen confidence in current theories.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026
The act of eating was a comfort to his shrunken belly, although a false one—the clover wouldn’t strengthen him.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
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James Earl, chief executive of Future Energy Networks, welcomed Jackdaw's approval, saying that "at a time of global instability, gas produced at home strengthens Britain's energy security".
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
Their study reveals that cortisol strengthens emotional memories by changing how brain networks involved in emotion and memory function and communicate with one another.
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
For the student, music not only strengthens emotional and cognitive development, but also allows a new outlet of expression, and a new means of learning through listening and making sound.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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Gowerton councillor Susan Jones said: "Obviously that bridge is a problem. When they extended the railway station it was strengthened - if they hadn't, I dread to think."
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
Subsequent research has strengthened the discovery, revealing that the same protein helps regulate how much energy the body burns.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026
In England, Benedict's law came into force in September, requiring all schools to follow strengthened allergy guidelines including training for staff and storing equipment like life-saving allergy pens.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
In the first half of 2026, smaller investors strengthened their hold while large and mega investors pulled back.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
She had become rejuvenated, as though strengthened by the correctness of her prediction.
From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat
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Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh said Wednesday that he didn’t view current financial conditions as restrictive, pointing to strengthening growth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Xi opened the session on Monday, presenting a draft decision by the Central Committee that "sets out strategic plans for strengthening full and rigorous Party self-governance", state news agency Xinhua reported.
From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2026
"It will also help recovery efforts in the Cairngorms following one of the most significant wildfire events in recent years, strengthening the resilience of these landscapes for the future."
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
Her family and experiences are integral to her act and essential to strengthening those ties.
From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026
All along the Western Front, German armies worked at strengthening their positions, digging elaborate systems of trenches protected by barbed-wire entanglements and by batteries of machine guns and artillery.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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