strengthen
Example Sentences
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So, for all Arsenal's frustration at not seeing off Nottingham Forest, they have come out of the weekend with their position strengthened.
From BBC
The countries stressed they are "committed to strengthening Arctic security as a shared transatlantic interest" as members of the Nato military alliance.
From BBC
The deal aims to transform the port "into a modern, efficient and high-capacity facility that strengthens Libya's role in regional and global trade", the three firms said in a joint statement.
From Barron's
Public investment in dairy research helps strengthen trust within the agricultural community, supports Michigan's farm economy and ensures that scientific findings lead to real-world improvements.
From Science Daily
It has prompted the Department for Energy to look at ways to strengthen the energy ombudsman saying the number of decisions not being implemented quickly enough was too high.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.