strengthen
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The review will seek to identify “systemic gaps, strengthen policies and training, and enhance public and officer safety,” as well as study what mental health support officers receive after such critical incidents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
"We even see the potential for Western Australia to strengthen its energy independence during times of crisis through access to this naturally generated hydrogen."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 29, 2026
Praise indeed as the outstanding Wharton is one of the players City have cast their eyes over as they try to strengthen Maresca's squad before the close of the transfer window.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
Treasury—the first since 1998 carried out to strengthen the Japanese currency.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Closer, in fact, to him than to his own father, for Macon had no imperfection and age seemed to strengthen him.
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
"This study strengthens the evidence that the universe contains a component of dark matter," says Gallardo.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026
The move strengthens the company’s presence among North American freight brokers “while adding modern workflow automation and connectivity across multiple domestic transportation modes.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Tai chi strengthens the lower-body and builds postural and core muscles — the body’s deep stabilizing muscles — though it does so gently, over time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
That AI momentum "strengthens our confidence in our long-term growth potential", Li said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 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
The first three were named Arthur, Bertha and Cristobal, and while none of them strengthened into hurricanes, they did cause damage to Florida and Texas.
From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026
These laws existed in 2025 and were strengthened in 2026.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026
While persistent inflationary pressures in some economies have strengthened the case for tighter monetary policy, Thailand’s circumstances are different.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
The Premier League champions have already strengthened the middle of the pitch with Bruno Guimaraes, the wing with Christos Tzolis and their defence with Ezri Konsa.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
It was wonderful how refreshed and strengthened he felt as the food began to nourish him.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
Despite the companies’ strengthening relationship, Leaman would caution against tying Nvidia’s growth forecast too closely to a single customer.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026
Chief Executive Kecia Steelman said the company is strengthening its position by offering innovation, value and convenience.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Carney has notably forged closer ties with the EU and is set to discuss soon the strengthening of that partnership.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
El Niño is expected to keep strengthening until Christmas time, with scientists warning that it is on course to be the strongest in centuries.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
“I'll start bottling some strengthening brews for you, as well.”
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
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