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strengthen

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




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In 2023, Parliament passed a bill to strengthen regulation of the supported housing sector in England.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

Authorities from Guerrero to Nayarit warned that Trudy could strengthen, and said heavy rainfall could cause major damage because the ground is already saturated from previous storms.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026

By linking the behavior of relatively small black holes to that of supermassive giants, the findings strengthen the idea that the same basic physical processes operate across vastly different scales.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

Microsoft does not need to replace every Nvidia chip to strengthen its negotiating position.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

Laundry soap, knitting wool, and a special syrup to strengthen the lungs were distributed free, for Trueba did not want anyone dirty, cold, or sick living on his land.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende

Because problems with the intestinal barrier are associated with several gastrointestinal disorders, a treatment that strengthens this barrier might have benefits beyond protecting the liver.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026

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

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 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

They added that "the presence of weapons outside state authority must be addressed... in line with timelines set by the government, in a manner that strengthens state sovereignty".

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

Snape hesitated, and then said, “I cannot tell. Maybe a year. There is no halting such a spell forever. It will spread eventually, it is the sort of curse that strengthens over time.”

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

“We have implemented additional safeguards, including enhanced monitoring, strengthened access controls and further third-party review of our security practices,” Betaneli added.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

However, Wales have strengthened since then, with second rower Paige Travis - who has switched allegiances from England - and Canterbury Bulldogs half-back Tayla Preston lining up for them on Saturday.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

The dollar strengthened on the inflation news, with the ICE dollar index rising 0.38% to its highest level in over a year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

If scientists can determine how that mechanism works and whether it can be strengthened, it could provide a new target for therapies designed to protect vision.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026

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

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

He and Levinson hope that by strengthening local communities, it can eventually lead to stronger national bonds.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

Changing its levels directly affected muscle function, strengthening the case that it plays an important role in the aging process.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

Satellite images show Iran is strengthening sensitive locations, including nuclear sites and border areas, to make them more resilient to attacks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

Cloud and strengthening winds will move into north-western parts during the afternoon, all linked to an area of low pressure passing between the UK and Iceland. which contains some of the remnants of ex-Hurricane Isaias.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

Listening to the rain plinking against the gravestones, I stared at our tarp roof that was swaying in the strengthening wind.

From "The Bridge Home" by Padma Venkatraman


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