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Utilities asked Newsom to strengthen a framework that he and lawmakers created in 2019 to protect utilities from bankruptcy after their equipment ignites a catastrophic fire.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026

Researchers then performed another analysis designed to strengthen confidence that participants had actually been using melatonin over an extended period.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 29, 2026

"This Transaction will greatly strengthen the already growing relationship between Venezuela and the United States!"

From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026

Treasury—the first since 1998 carried out to strengthen the Japanese currency.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

Ceaugescu’s ban on abortion was designed to achieve one of his major aims: to rapidly strengthen Romania by boosting its population.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt

Tai chi strengthens the lower-body and builds postural and core muscles — the body’s deep stabilizing muscles — though it does so gently, over time.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

That AI momentum "strengthens our confidence in our long-term growth potential", Li said.

From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026

This repeated circulation strengthens the light at particular frequencies.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026

“The Roth-conversion opportunity was always the best use case for funding these accounts, aside from the free $1,000. This new guidance definitely strengthens that case,” said Jon Lapp of Haven Financial Advisors.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026

Snape hesitated, and then said, “I cannot tell. Maybe a year. There is no halting such a spell forever. It will spread eventually, it is the sort of curse that strengthens over time.”

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

The first three were named Arthur, Bertha and Cristobal, and while none of them strengthened into hurricanes, they did cause damage to Florida and Texas.

From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026

These laws existed in 2025 and were strengthened in 2026.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026

Marmoush found himself competing for minutes in a side built around Haaland, while City further strengthened their attacking options.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

Dubai Airports said traffic increased steadily through the second quarter as international carriers returned, connectivity improved and load factors strengthened.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

“It really doesn't matter to me very much anymore. Suffering has only strengthened me.”

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole

Despite the companies’ strengthening relationship, Leaman would caution against tying Nvidia’s growth forecast too closely to a single customer.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026

Chief Executive Kecia Steelman said the company is strengthening its position by offering innovation, value and convenience.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

"Investment in data centres has the potential to create new economic opportunities and support skilled employment, while strengthening Wales' attractiveness as a leading destination for advanced digital investment."

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

It "opens a major and long-awaited door to strengthening Syria's integration into the global economic and financial system, attracting investment and modern technologies, and supporting development opportunities."

From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026

Rather than strengthening her faith, Elizabeth’s traumatic experience with Reverend Finney made her skeptical of organized religion, a doubt that continued for the rest of her life.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling