- present participle of strengthen.
strengthening
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If the benefits can be confirmed in future studies, strengthening HGF activity could become one strategy for supporting muscle regeneration.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026
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
"We are also strengthening our links with the North Wales Medical School to support future workforce development."
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
I couldn’t explain how to get through, I just followed the strengthening drumbeat and turned where it felt right—and it always was.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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