strengthen
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According to the researchers, these genes help strengthen the fruit's natural defense systems and maintain redox balance, reducing cellular damage during storage.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2026
“This decision is part of a broader governmentwide and agency effort to find efficiencies, strengthen performance, and drive mission outcomes faster and more affordably.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Landry told AFP on Wednesday that the US needed to strengthen its presence in the territory.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
However, a higher government revenue ratio could strengthen fiscal resilience by limiting budget deficit expansion and reduce the impact of higher financing costs during periods of macro strains, S&P adds.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
It looks like they are trying to strengthen the inside of the ship’s hold with steel beams.
From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman
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