strengthen
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"We also need to be able to intervene earlier before haze pollution reaches Singapore. We therefore have to strengthen our laws, and we must act quickly."
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026
McDermott has spoken more than once during this World Cup campaign about the need to strengthen the structures of the English domestic game in order to give the national team a fighting chance.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
The discovery raises the possibility of developing therapies that strengthen the brain's cellular cleanup mechanisms and help protect vulnerable neurons.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026
Chevron Chief Financial Officer Eimear Bonner said the company is using excess cash to pay down debt and strengthen its balance sheet, which she said was a prudent move in a highly volatile market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Using a clear, clean, straight head voice rather than chest voice will help to avoid this, and will strengthen a child’s vocal musculature for a lifetime of excellent singing.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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He had already won British, Commonwealth and European honours, and a successful first world-title defence further strengthens his credentials.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
James Earl, chief executive of Future Energy Networks, welcomed Jackdaw's approval, saying that "at a time of global instability, gas produced at home strengthens Britain's energy security".
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
Dimon temporarily chairs the Alliance for Critical Infrastructure, a coalition of about 50 companies that vets open-source code and strengthens security across a range of sectors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
However, understanding precisely how cortisol strengthens memories has been challenging.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
At first my voice trembles like the leaves over my head, but then the song strengthens it.
From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman
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Congress also strengthened the Interstate Commerce Commission’s authority over railroad rates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
Gowerton councillor Susan Jones said: "Obviously that bridge is a problem. When they extended the railway station it was strengthened - if they hadn't, I dread to think."
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 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
By accounting for this complex sediment history, the team reconciled the conflicting measurements and strengthened the evidence for the site's revised age.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026
Even conservative track pundits were beginning to think that Louie might be the one to shatter precedent, and after Louie won every race in his senior season, their confidence was strengthened.
From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
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Treasurys moved inversely to Nasdaq futures, with a sharp strengthening followed by a paring of gains, though yields were still lower across the curve.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
Although the report pointed to some strengthening in the labor market, it’s unlikely the improvement represents the start of a broader upturn.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
Reading develops through a network of connected skills, and strengthening those foundations one step at a time can help children become more confident and capable readers.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026
"By strengthening specialist and local services, reducing variation and expanding access to modern treatment options, it will help ensure more women receive the care they need, when they need it," he said.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
To his surprise, it was elderberry juice: tart and strengthening.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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