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An Energy Department spokeswoman said the administration was managing the reserve responsibly and “helping stabilize oil markets, protect Americans from supply disruptions, and strengthen energy security at home and abroad.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026

He added that supply and demand mismatches will strengthen the company’s pricing model and make it more sustainable.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026

Wearing sunglasses and dressed with care, Burin resident Qusai Walid Eid summarises the feeling, saying he attends the festival every year to strengthen "our roots in this land".

From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 2026

Together, the findings strengthen the case that Mount Etna's volcanism is driven by the same underlying process responsible for petit-spot volcanoes.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 10, 2026

He told Eisman that his main fear was that the U.S. economy would strengthen, and dissuade hedge funds from placing bigger bets against the subprime mortgage market.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

With every game that passes at the 2026 World Cup, Lionel Messi strengthens the case that he is the greatest footballer the game has ever seen.

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026

“Ideally, budgeting strengthens your relationship with money. Every dollar coming in and out has a purpose,” Stettner wrote.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026

“The future of Canada’s north depends on modern, reliable infrastructure that connects communities, strengthens our economy, and builds resilient supply chains,” said Steven MacKinnon, the country’s Transport Minister.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026

The work also strengthens the case for the CSK state as a serious candidate for a future theory of quantum gravity.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 19, 2026

“Nice white sugar ... when taken moderately cleans the blood, strengthens body and mind, especially chest, lungs and throat,” noted a physician in the 1500s.

From "Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science" by Marc Aronson

The policy was only strengthened further by subsequent administrations, fearing a new international standard for targeted killings could result in unintended consequences in the halls of Washington.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026

The biodiversity of the beaver population will be strengthened with more animals being released, while the trust works with landowners to restore the creatures' habitat.

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026

It was the first visit to New Zealand by an Indian prime minister in 40 years, a sign of Delhi's deeper engagement at a time of strengthened Chinese diplomatic and military presence in the Pacific.

From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 2026

These immune cells then released inflammatory signaling molecules, including TNF-α and IFN-γ, which strengthened the immune response and promoted cancer cell death.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 10, 2026

The work went more quickly now, and the muscles in his back and arms that had been strengthened by the woodcutting did not cry out so loudly anymore.

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park

"Lindsey understood that the security of Israel and America are inseparable. He devoted his life to defending America, strengthening our alliance and standing up for the free world," Netanyahu said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026

After finishing third last season, United prioritised strengthening their midfield ahead of a return to the Champions League after a two-year absence.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

At the same time, a strengthening El Niño is emerging as a major demand risk, with hotter weather and weaker hydroelectric generation expected to lift LNG consumption across Asia just as Gulf supply remains restricted.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026

During La Niña, warmer waters remain farther west, strengthening monsoon rains across parts of South and Southeast Asia.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 3, 2026

On our other side, Franco’s mech comes charging through the water, bent against the strengthening winds.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu