strengthen
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According to the research team, this cooperation may strengthen weak visual signals before they move deeper into the visual system.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
The ringgit is expected to strengthen versus the U.S. dollar toward the end of 2026, lowering import and component costs and supporting margins for local automakers, he adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
The northern provinces, which have "less experience" dealing with typhoons in comparison with the south, should "strengthen preparations", he warned.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Innovations in the latter may strengthen the dollar, attracting capital via stablecoins and tokenization.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
The Regent was a being whose profound intellect had had thousands of years to deepen and strengthen itself, and whose knowledge extended over a million universes.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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If the yen suddenly strengthens further — whether because Japanese authorities intervene or the rate gap between the two currencies narrows — investors could be forced to unwind those positions rapidly.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
We will preserve that inheritance by ensuring that our openness strengthens America and the partnerships we form are worthy of the name.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
The researchers say this strengthens the translational potential of the work and supports future efforts to develop therapeutic applications based on the discovery.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 19, 2026
Burnham's supporters say that the importance of the mayoralty only strengthens the case for him to become prime minister sooner rather than later.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
A truly self-reliant person finds his weak link and strengthens it.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
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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
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
“We rose to the occasion, having transformed the company, strengthened our financial and operational foundation, renewed our fleet,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
The pungent fragrance filled the dell, and all those who stooped over the steaming water felt refreshed and strengthened.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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The upgrade is part of chipmaker’s effort to meet AI chip demand and strengthening Europe’s semiconductor supply chain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
A strengthening north-easterly wind will shift the hottest spots from south-east England further west across the west Midlands and south-east Wales.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
Combined with warming waters below the surface and shifting wind and pressure patterns, the "ocean-atmosphere system reflected a strengthening El Nino."
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 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
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