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strengthen

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




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The decision rebukes federal regulators who approved the deal, with Nexstar planning an appeal to strengthen local stations.

From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026

While the large sample size and long follow-up strengthen the findings, the researchers note that unmeasured factors could still play a role.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

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

For Saint Laurent, the group intends to strengthen its men’s collection and enhance its leather goods offering, while accelerating the brand’s geographic expansion, with a particular focus on Asia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

But I am telling you—you who know so much about interrogating people and observing the hidden meaning of their hearts—I am telling you; I think she might have looked away to strengthen herself.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri




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