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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

Scientists have long known that cortisol, a hormone released during stressful situations, can strengthen emotional memories.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

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

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

“Purpose: To provide for a Family Reunion Program which helps preserve, enhance, and strengthen family ties that have been disrupted as a result of incarceration.”

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

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

Together, these findings suggest that stress strengthens emotional memories through several interacting brain mechanisms rather than through a single region or process.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

Consolidating Telkom Indonesia’s wholesale fiber connectivity business into Telkom InfraCo strengthens its scale ahead of a potential strategic stake sale.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 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

For the student, music not only strengthens emotional and cognitive development, but also allows a new outlet of expression, and a new means of learning through listening and making sound.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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

Nasdaq futures dropped sharply as a global rout in stocks linked to artificial-intelligence accelerated, while Treasurys strengthened as investors bid a hasty retreat from risk.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

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

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

Lyra felt herself strengthened by hearing this, and that was really the Lady’s intention.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman

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

They said this approach will allow the European Union to pursue its climate goals while strengthening competitiveness.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

During sleep, the brain performs essential maintenance functions, including strengthening memories and removing waste products that accumulate during waking hours.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

Cloud and strengthening winds will move into north-western parts during the afternoon, all linked to an area of low pressure passing between the UK and Iceland. which contains some of the remnants of ex-Hurricane Isaias.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

At the end of the cloth, a small pocket held a lump of fragrant, summery yellow beeswax to use in strengthening the sinew thread.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich


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