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strengthen

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




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In 2023, Parliament passed a bill to strengthen regulation of the supported housing sector in England.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

Authorities from Guerrero to Nayarit warned that Trudy could strengthen, and said heavy rainfall could cause major damage because the ground is already saturated from previous storms.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026

These changes helped strengthen the intestinal lining, limiting the movement of harmful microbial substances into the body and reducing their potential to damage the liver.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026

Microsoft does not need to replace every Nvidia chip to strengthen its negotiating position.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

"I been running in the park, build up my wind, get in shape, strengthen my legs—" "Slow down. What are you talking about?"

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte

However, could this be the calm before the storms as the Met Office predict a growing chance that late autumn and early winter will turn wetter and windier as El Niño strengthens in the Pacific.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

Microsoft’s announcement strengthens its case for controlling the cost of AI.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

The approach strengthens superconductivity without directly driving the material with an external energy source.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026

They added that "the presence of weapons outside state authority must be addressed... in line with timelines set by the government, in a manner that strengthens state sovereignty".

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 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

Daniel Dubois' demolition of Fabio Wardley has strengthened his position among the heavyweight elite.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

“We have implemented additional safeguards, including enhanced monitoring, strengthened access controls and further third-party review of our security practices,” Betaneli added.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

Research published in 2026 has further strengthened the connection between hypothalamic activity and longevity.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

The U.S. dollar strengthened with the ICE dollar index rising 0.4% to 102.58.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

Thankfully Alec was easy on him and didn’t talk much while they both ate and strengthened themselves for the day ahead.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner

A strengthening jet stream triggered by temperature contrasts across North America will cause turbulent conditions to develop.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

In 2023, Mexico’s Pacific coast was hit by its most powerful storm on record, Otis, which slammed into Acapulco as a Category 5 hurricane after strengthening rapidly.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026

The discovery involving WASP-189b provides that missing observational evidence, strengthening the scientific basis for using stellar chemistry to understand the materials from which distant planets form.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026

That advantage reflects two decades of federal agencies’ strengthening their security protocols.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

She was aware of the breeze strengthening, pushing one French window closed, before dying down once more.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan


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