strengthen
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One of California’s first moves was to put a moratorium on issuing new hospice licenses to give officials time to strengthen oversight.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
Avoid judging friends’ financial choices and openly discuss money-related tensions in a nonblaming way to strengthen the relationship.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
So people don’t hear about the bills she actually did sign — legislation to lower energy costs, strengthen schools, make housing more affordable and attract billions in business investment to the commonwealth.
From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026
"Understanding where conservation efforts are making a real difference and where we need to strengthen efforts, depends entirely on the quality and continuity of data that our volunteers make possible," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
“Good. Go tell Clarke to shift a bit, strengthen the center. ”
From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara
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