- past tense form of strengthen.
- past participle of strengthen.
strengthened
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Calls are being made for the defence of the Shetland Isles to be strengthened after increased sightings of Russian trawlers off the coast of Scotland.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
Earlier in October a Kelvin wave and strengthened tides due to Tropical Storm Rachel brought flooding to multiple beach communities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
Export growth broadened in the second quarter and strengthened overall, Macklem said, bolstered by robust U.S. demand, higher energy production and increasing signs that businesses are adapting to the upheaval in global trade.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
That said, the gap narrowed as nominal home price growth strengthened, according to Rebecca Kaufman, associate director of commodities at S&P Dow Jones Indices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
Politics can be strengthened by music, but music has a potency that defies politics.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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