strengthen
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Simon Tay, chairman of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs, a think-tank, told AFP the law would strengthen Singapore's hand but limitations would remain.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026
Authorities have also said they're looking to strengthen existing haze legislation and are investigating 10 Singapore-registered companies for potential links to the wildfires in Indonesia.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
By addressing both nutrients together, this approach could strengthen efforts to prevent hypertension and reduce the risk of serious cardiovascular problems.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026
Chevron Chief Financial Officer Eimear Bonner said the company is using excess cash to pay down debt and strengthen its balance sheet, which she said was a prudent move in a highly volatile market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
‘Already the Sun is climbing to noon, and I feel the need of something to strengthen me.’
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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By extending a longstanding accuracy guarantee without increasing overall runtime, the new algorithm pushes beyond an important mathematical boundary and strengthens the techniques underlying some of today's most complex connected systems.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026
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
However, could this be the calm before the storms as the Met Office predict a growing chance that late autumn and early winter will turn wetter and windier as El Niño strengthens in the Pacific.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
Microsoft’s announcement strengthens its case for controlling the cost of AI.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
At first my voice trembles like the leaves over my head, but then the song strengthens it.
From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman
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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
Calls are being made for the defence of the Shetland Isles to be strengthened after increased sightings of Russian trawlers off the coast of Scotland.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
Earlier in October a Kelvin wave and strengthened tides due to Tropical Storm Rachel brought flooding to multiple beach communities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
That said, the gap narrowed as nominal home price growth strengthened, according to Rebecca Kaufman, associate director of commodities at S&P Dow Jones Indices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
Each and every one of these changes weakened the position of the philosophers and strengthened the position of the mathematicians, who, unlike the philosophers, welcomed new information.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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Treasurys moved inversely to Nasdaq futures, with a sharp strengthening followed by a paring of gains, though yields were still lower across the curve.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
If the benefits can be confirmed in future studies, strengthening HGF activity could become one strategy for supporting muscle regeneration.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026
Although the report pointed to some strengthening in the labor market, it’s unlikely the improvement represents the start of a broader upturn.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
"We are also strengthening our links with the North Wales Medical School to support future workforce development."
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
But it served his purpose of getting prison reform on the public agenda and strengthening his hand for the next phase of his campaign.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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