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Harald "worked tirelessly throughout his reign to strengthen the ties uniting Norway and France", French President Emmanuel Macron wrote on X, recalling a "warm welcome" on his visit to Oslo in June 2025.

From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026

Kioxia Holdings and Sandisk plan to invest more than $31 billion in Japan to strengthen their joint venture and drive the large-scale supply of flash memory chips in the age of artificial intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

International calls for greater restrictions on autonomous weapons systems come as negotiators prepare to meet in Geneva in November to strengthen the existing Convention on Conventional Weapons.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026

The Welsh government said: "While paper passports remain a legal requirement, we recognise the opportunities digital technologies may offer to strengthen equine identification records."

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

We had long suspected a clamp-down was coming, and the Congress decided that certain members needed to leave the country to strengthen the organization abroad in anticipation of the time it would be banned entirely.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

According to Gallardo, demonstrating that established theories of gravity continue to work over enormous distances strengthens the standard model of cosmology.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026

Tai chi strengthens the lower-body and builds postural and core muscles — the body’s deep stabilizing muscles — though it does so gently, over time.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

That AI momentum "strengthens our confidence in our long-term growth potential", Li said.

From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026

“The Roth-conversion opportunity was always the best use case for funding these accounts, aside from the free $1,000. This new guidance definitely strengthens that case,” said Jon Lapp of Haven Financial Advisors.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 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

These laws existed in 2025 and were strengthened in 2026.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026

Marmoush found himself competing for minutes in a side built around Haaland, while City further strengthened their attacking options.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

While persistent inflationary pressures in some economies have strengthened the case for tighter monetary policy, Thailand’s circumstances are different.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

Once the ice sheet began expanding, additional climate feedbacks strengthened the cooling.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026

Tree-ear’s hands were toughened by calluses from ax and spade, his arms strengthened by endless work; he gave not a single step of ground to the robber.

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park

"Investment in data centres has the potential to create new economic opportunities and support skilled employment, while strengthening Wales' attractiveness as a leading destination for advanced digital investment."

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

Chief Executive Kecia Steelman said the company is strengthening its position by offering innovation, value and convenience.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

Carney has notably forged closer ties with the EU and is set to discuss soon the strengthening of that partnership.

From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026

To combat the animosity centered on his family, Iamaleava focused on his support system, leaning on those around him and strengthening relationships with the people that he loved.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026

“Gareth? Gaheris? Will you oblige me by putting on your armour, and strengthening the guard?”

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White