strengthen
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"We take the feedback we have received regarding this incident very seriously. Moving forward, we will strengthen our review processes for all future collaborative projects."
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
The tech rally helped bitcoin to strengthen, with the cryptocurrency trading around $81,400.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 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
They added that the findings "strengthen the case for the full devolution of justice to Wales".
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
“The sword can destroy Horcruxes! Goblin-made blades imbibe only that which strengthen them—Harry, that sword’s impregnated with basilisk venom!”
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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Microsoft’s announcement strengthens its case for controlling the cost of AI.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
Super El Niño sets another record as it strengthens to 'unprecedented levels'
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
“The product momentum generated by our Neue Klasse models and Neue Klasse technologies strengthens our position for the challenges ahead.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
The approach strengthens superconductivity without directly driving the material with an external energy source.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026
Appealing to authority—whether by quoting a commonplace or the words of a named source— always strengthens an argument.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
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Export growth broadened in the second quarter and strengthened overall, Macklem said, bolstered by robust U.S. demand, higher energy production and increasing signs that businesses are adapting to the upheaval in global trade.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
Subsequent research has strengthened the discovery, revealing that the same protein helps regulate how much energy the body burns.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 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
Svetz cites camrips and microscopic theatrical windows as factors that have both hindered cinema and strengthened its unique selling points, and he’s completely right.
From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026
Naturally, this episode strengthened Will’s conviction: his father was in trouble somewhere, and only he could help.
From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman
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It came less than two weeks after United defender Lisandro Martinez had launched a blistering attack on the club's hierarchy for not strengthening the squad, with a particular message for Wilcox.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
Her family and experiences are integral to her act and essential to strengthening those ties.
From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026
The findings suggest that combining existing treatments could provide a new strategy for strengthening the immune system's response to SCLC.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026
"We are steadily strengthening desirability and advancing our product development at pace," he added.
From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026
“Which it is well beknown to yourself, Pip,” returned Joe, strengthening his former mixture of argumentation, confidence, and politeness, “that it were the wish of your own hart.”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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