reinforce
Example Sentences
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That law spells out and reinforces the power that our Constitution has allocated to Congress, to decide when the U.S. military can be involved in hostilities.
From Los Angeles Times
“It reinforced the sense that the banking system is very, very fragile and vulnerable,” Mazarei said.
The work reinforces the idea that water -- despite its apparent simplicity -- continues to reveal unexpected and remarkable behaviors under extreme conditions.
From Science Daily
The company also has reinforced that law enforcement isn’t allowed in private areas, such as back offices, without a warrant, the worker said.
The order asserts that Venezuelan oil revenues constitute sovereign property held in U.S. custody, and that protecting these funds from attachment “reinforces U.S. compliance with international obligations and supports broader diplomatic objectives.”
From Los Angeles Times
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