strengthened

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The dollar strengthened and Treasury yields edged higher after minutes from the Federal Reserve’s rate-setting body bolstered market expectations that the central bank would raise interest rates later this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The dollar strengthened and global bond markets stabilized after President Trump said he called off a plan to attack Iran, though markets remained cautious as inflation concerns continue to weigh on sentiment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

"The WA Museum contributed expert identification of specimens from the expedition, supporting the development of a local curated genetic reference that strengthened the eDNA analyses," Dr. Kirkendale said.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

"FY2025 marked a year of steady execution under Re:Nissan, where we strengthened our foundation and began to see tangible progress in our financial performance," CEO Ivan Espinosa said, referring to its restructuring programme.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

For some reason this reply strengthened Abel’s belief in himself.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig