strengthen
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Simon Tay, chairman of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs, a think-tank, told AFP the law would strengthen Singapore's hand but limitations would remain.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 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
"While this work introduces some enhancements, much of it is intended to strengthen, clarify and build on the procedures and support already in place."
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 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
She’ll have to make sure to add some crunches and leg lifts to strengthen her abdominals and her glutes.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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"We pray that this royal visit further strengthens the enduring bonds of friendship between the Crown and the Bahamian people."
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 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
"It strengthens the signal before it's transmitted to the brain. When levels are reduced, the taste signal weakens."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 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
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
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For now, the findings represent an early step toward understanding how a naturally occurring muscle repair pathway might be strengthened.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 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
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
In England, Benedict's law came into force in September, requiring all schools to follow strengthened allergy guidelines including training for staff and storing equipment like life-saving allergy pens.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
Perhaps telling Amah’s story was magic as well, for Pinmei felt strengthened.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
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"Struggles in reading are not a sign of low ability but often reflect one specific skill that needs strengthening within a larger system that works together."
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
"We are also strengthening our links with the North Wales Medical School to support future workforce development."
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
“Our immediate priority is to unlock additional supply to meet extraordinary demand for our Xeon family, while strengthening our product portfolio and roadmap,” CEO Lip-Bu Tan says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
In 2012, several further studies corroborated these initial findings, strengthening the links between these variants of mental illness and family histories and deepening questions about their etiology, epidemiology, triggers, and instigators.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
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