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strengthen

[strengk-thuhn, streng-, stren-] / ˈstrɛŋk θən, ˈstrɛŋ-, ˈstrɛn- /




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"We welcome RWE's agreement and voluntary investment in projects that strengthen our nation's energy security," he added.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

Kuntz said after evaluating various options to strengthen the roster, the club concluded that Lozano was the ideal fit to help them tackle the final 15 games of the season.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

Under Armour said it remains focused on balancing near-term revenue opportunities with actions that strengthen long-term brand health, including disciplined marketplace management and protection of full-price selling.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

For decades, researchers have proposed that Agulhas Leakage helps maintain or strengthen the AMOC.

From Science Daily Aug. 6, 2026

“Good work, mice, strengthen my gates. I wouldn’t want to rule a fortress with broken doors.”

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

"All of this greatly strengthens security," he said.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

“This facility expands our production capacity, strengthens our supply chain, and enhances our ability to serve growing demand in the United States and around the world,” said Stacey Kennedy, chief executive of Philip Morris U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

This strengthens the argument for diagnostic and treatment strategies tailored more closely to each individual.

From Science Daily Jul. 27, 2026

“The deal strengthens AMD’s strategic partnership, competitive positioning, and long-term revenue opportunities,” Hendi Susanto, a portfolio manager at Gabelli Funds, said in emailed comments regarding Anthropic.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 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

This summer, Slegers has strengthened her hand with seven new players, including full-back Ona Batlle, Caldentey's compatriot, and England dynamo Georgia Stanway to stiffen midfield.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

Federal oversight expanded further with the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, which created the Medicaid Integrity Program and strengthened federal oversight of state programs.

From Salon Aug. 5, 2026

The Japanese unit strengthened from a four-decade low around 163 to the greenback Friday, to 155.23 Monday, its best level since May, before paring the gains.

From Barron's Aug. 4, 2026

As a consequence of the intervention, the Japanese currency strengthened almost 5% from last week’s forty-year low of ¥164 to ¥156.70 on Monday.

From MarketWatch Aug. 3, 2026

Lyra felt herself strengthened by hearing this, and that was really the Lady’s intention.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman

Still, he notes that projects of that scale carry meaningful execution risk and success will hinge partly on Indonesia strengthening power infrastructure to reliably serve high-density data-center load.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

Earlier Thursday Zelensky said of Ukraine's latest attacks that they were "strengthening the prospects for diplomacy".

From Barron's Aug. 6, 2026

The ultralow level of jobless claims is another sign of a gradually strengthening labor market and possibly even a growing shortage of labor.

From MarketWatch Aug. 6, 2026

Depending on the severity of a partial UCL tear, rehab and strengthening the muscles around the elbow can sometimes at least put off surgery.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

Lamarck believed that animals adapted to their environments by strengthening or weakening certain traits—“with a power proportional to the length of time it has been so used.”

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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