strengthen
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Arguably the best to ever do it defensively, Donald could strengthen that argument still.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
The pacts are part of CN Rail’s broader push to strengthen its north-south corridors and deepen partnerships with U.S. railroads.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
For those very delights — oh, and the art too, yeah, sure — are why many people still want to go, a desire that watching “The Man Will Burn” will only strengthen.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
Labour councillor Andre Bourne said: "We are in support of this motion; however, we are making amendments to strengthen it – we are here to support your motion."
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Using a clear, clean, straight head voice rather than chest voice will help to avoid this, and will strengthen a child’s vocal musculature for a lifetime of excellent singing.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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The researchers say they still do not know exactly how APOE2 stabilizes the nuclear envelope and strengthens DNA repair.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 24, 2026
“The deal strengthens AMD’s strategic partnership, competitive positioning, and long-term revenue opportunities,” Hendi Susanto, a portfolio manager at Gabelli Funds, said in emailed comments regarding Anthropic.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
"There is an ecosystem that's conducive to the emergence of entrepreneurs like us. That strengthens our confidence in the outlook," said Yattabare, who now hopes to conquer the European market.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
Today's move "strengthens expectations" of the health board bosses he said, rather than absolving them of responsibility.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
“Goblin-made armor does not require cleaning, simple girl. Goblins’ silver repels mundane dirt, imbibing only that which strengthens it.”
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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OpenAI says it has since "added strengthened safeguards" to its testing process.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
Tuesday’s gains were driven by renewed institutional demand, regulatory optimism and investors being forced to close earlier bets against bitcoin as the cryptocurrency strengthened, Zaye Capital Markets analyst Naeem Aslam says in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Storms begin to form and a strengthened Pacific jet stream is pulled from Canada down over the Southern U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
The solicitors firm added that the ambulance trust was "not formally disciplining" staff but had "strengthened their HR process for future incidents".
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Her belief in an afterlife was not diminished by Annies death; it had been strengthened, just as it had, years earlier, by Fanny’s death.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
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“We are responding with urgency by strengthening our companion animal business, reinforcing our value position and improving productivity across the business,” Lawton said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
He will also “focus on advancing the CSU’s international engagement and strengthening global partnerships,” Garcia said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Johann Wadephul called for "strengthening trade and investment" at a meeting with his counterpart Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu in Abuja, having spent Tuesday in the economic capital, Lagos.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
"This reprioritisation of public resource shows a change in direction towards improving everyday life and strengthening local economies over expensive national government schemes."
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
The breeze was strengthening as we pulled away from the pier.
From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk
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