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By uncovering this connection between nutrition, gut bacteria, and cellular regeneration, the researchers have identified a potential new way to strengthen the body's response to tissue injury.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 8, 2026
Also, he says it is possible AI will help us strengthen our cryptographic algorithms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
It says it will also strengthen pollution monitoring and enforcement and promote public transport and electric vehicles.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
He also secured backing from the powerful California Teachers Assn. after pledging to pause new charter schools and strengthen oversight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
“Good. Go tell Clarke to shift a bit, strengthen the center. ”
From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara
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"I think it's very important that the Pope came because it strengthens the Church's presence in our country," 22-year-old Ivanna Fisichella, who attended the mass, told AFP.
From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2026
"We pray that this royal visit further strengthens the enduring bonds of friendship between the Crown and the Bahamian people."
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
Dimon temporarily chairs the Alliance for Critical Infrastructure, a coalition of about 50 companies that vets open-source code and strengthens security across a range of sectors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
However, understanding precisely how cortisol strengthens memories has been challenging.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
“It sends the blood flying through thy veins to warm thee. Besides, it strengthens thy body and, best of all, it strengthens thy spirit to do a hard thing.”
From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli
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The UK government has said it has "strengthened" the proposed legislation to ensure it includes "effective safeguards" for any veteran who is asked to provide information to the Legacy Commission or a coroner.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
For now, the findings represent an early step toward understanding how a naturally occurring muscle repair pathway might be strengthened.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026
China’s central bank moved to stabilize the yuan by draining dollar liquidity domestically, after the Chinese currency strengthened to a multiyear high against the greenback.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
A measure of underlying demand that carves out more volatile government, inventory and international trade numbers also strengthened.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
My fears were strengthened during lunch when Jessica sat as far from Mike as possible, chatting animatedly with Eric.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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In a statement on Sunday, Senegal's interior ministry said it would continue efforts to combat people-smuggling networks, including by strengthening cooperation with neighbouring countries.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
Neuroplasticity refers to the brain's capacity to change its structure and activity by forming, strengthening, reorganizing, or removing connections between neurons.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 7, 2026
The U.S. added 165,000 jobs in October, in a sign that the labor market could be strengthening.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
"Renewables ... are not only one of the most effective tools for tackling climate change, but also an important means of strengthening energy security and reducing dependence on foreign supplies," he said.
From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 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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