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strengthen

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




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That said, Lerner believes broader participation in the rally would strengthen the bull market further as equity markets “are generally healthier” when a wider group of stocks is advancing.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026

The improved ratings could support Humana’s efforts to strengthen its Medicare Advantage margins, though the financial impact will depend on enrollment in qualifying contracts and applicable payment calculations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

Artex was designed to help organisations strengthen their cyber defences through security testing to find potential weak points.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

"Water reform demonstrates how Wales and the UK can work together to strengthen and simplify devolution, while keeping effective cross-border cooperation," a spokesperson added.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

To strengthen the movement, Anthony considered building alliances with almost any other organization willing to embrace women’s right to vote.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

It also strengthens state oversight of existing leases by requiring additional scrutiny and waiting periods for renewals, extensions or changes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

"Any initiative that strengthens Ukraine's already highly capable, but heavily burdened, cyber defence efforts is a welcome development and could provide a valuable force multiplier," he said.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

The analysts, who have a last-published buy rating on Telix’s Australia-listed stock, tell clients in a note that the vertical integration of Telix with a supplier of key therapeutic isotopes strengthens its platform.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026

In an earlier study, researchers at Leipzig University had already found that activation with AP503 also strengthens skeletal muscle.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 9, 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

It added: "Our strengthened Water Bill will deliver cleaner waters, stronger accountability and will create a powerful new regulator to hold companies to account."

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

The National Hurricane Center said Isaias strengthened into a hurricane late Wednesday, with maximum sustained winds of about 75 miles an hour.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

They noted that the labor market had strengthened a bit and that the U.S. economy was expanding at a solid pace.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026

The Sao Paulo stock market opened eight percent higher after the results and the real strengthened against the dollar.

From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 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

For most adults, this means aiming to do muscle strengthening activities at least once or twice a week, targeting the major muscle groups of the legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026

The U.S. investment will also help the business accelerate growth momentum, one of its current priorities alongside strengthening its drug pipeline and boosting productivity, he added.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

The Sterling and Stones clauses were worth more than most players operating in the English Football League at that time, significantly strengthening the financial positions of QPR and Barnsley.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

"The resources obtained will be used to continue strengthening the fiscal and financial position of the Argentine Republic," the government said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

Every night, she felt the link between them thickening, ripening: at first a slender shoot, and then a vine that curled around them, strengthening each day.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo




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