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
Beijing has come under pressure from major trading partners to let the yuan strengthen rapidly in a bid to help rebalance trade surpluses by making Chinese exports less competitive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
For now, Malaysia has agreed to explore a memorandum of understanding with Indonesia to strengthen wildfire prevention efforts.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
Beyond helping regulate blood sugar, physical activity could improve fitness, protect muscle during weight loss, strengthen heart function, and reduce insulin resistance.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026
‘I have sent the company of Ithilien to strengthen it, as I have said.’
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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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
“Nice white sugar ... when taken moderately cleans the blood, strengthens body and mind, especially chest, lungs and throat,” noted a physician in the 1500s.
From "Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science" by Marc Aronson
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In laboratory experiments, the compound strengthened an important biological signal involved in muscle regeneration, increasing its ability to connect with a key cellular receptor by more than twofold.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026
China’s central bank moved to stabilize the yuan by draining dollar liquidity domestically, after the Chinese currency strengthened to a multiyear high against the greenback.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 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
There he halted only a short while and strengthened his host by some three score of Riders that came late to the weapontake.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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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
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
Both oil companies plan to remain conservative in their spending by cutting debt and strengthening their balance sheets despite the cash windfall.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Moyes was also juggling very limited options as owners The Friedkin Group appeared to back away from serious squad strengthening as they prepared to put the club up for sale.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
The breeze was strengthening as we pulled away from the pier.
From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk
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