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strengthen

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




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They added that the findings "strengthen the case for the full devolution of justice to Wales".

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

Silver helps combat bacteria associated with tooth decay, while fluoride helps strengthen the mineral structure of teeth and resist further damage.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026

Clear forward guidance should strengthen the link between short rates, which the Fed controls, and medium and long rates, which it doesn’t.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026

“We are committed to carefully evaluating their findings and taking appropriate action to further strengthen our standards and culture of safety,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026

“Oh? Your father wouldn’t command you to marry some princess in order to strengthen his empire?”

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas

He had already won British, Commonwealth and European honours, and a successful first world-title defence further strengthens his credentials.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

Their routines included 30 to 45 minutes of endurance training, which strengthens the cardiovascular system, along with 60 to 75 minutes of resistance training to help preserve muscle mass and strength.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 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

Microsoft’s announcement strengthens its case for controlling the cost of AI.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

For the student, music not only strengthens emotional and cognitive development, but also allows a new outlet of expression, and a new means of learning through listening and making sound.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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

The WSJ dollar index edged lower as the greenback strengthened against the euro, but fell sharply against the Japanese yen.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

Additional experiments, including rescue tests and studies using molecular inhibitors, strengthened the evidence that ACOT1 was central to these effects.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026

He said forces had strengthened vetting and misconduct procedures, increased dismissals for gross misconduct and were determined to identify and remove officers who should not be in policing.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

Politics can be strengthened by music, but music has a potency that defies politics.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

Hegseth also called for the strengthening of "maritime domain awareness" and advanced cooperation among naval forces.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

"As part of that process we are commissioning an external review of our RDI function, which will also inform the strengthening of governance in this area."

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

Her family and experiences are integral to her act and essential to strengthening those ties.

From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026

Repeated pulses of light stimulated the cells to contract, strengthening the muscle tissue before it was incorporated into the swimming robot.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026

He would tie the other end to the wall, and then he would swim—three hours at a stretch, strengthening his arms and back, testing himself.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers


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