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strengthen

[strengk-thuhn, streng-, stren-] / ˈstrɛŋk θən, ˈstrɛŋ-, ˈstrɛn- /




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The improvements reflect NASA's broader effort to strengthen its internal engineering capabilities, shorten development schedules, and reduce the cost of preparing missions for launch.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2026

The pope is scheduled to give an address Friday at Independence Square here in the capital, Montevideo—an event the Vatican hopes will strengthen the Church’s foothold in the continent’s most rebellious corner.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

It says it will also strengthen pollution monitoring and enforcement and promote public transport and electric vehicles.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

He also secured backing from the powerful California Teachers Assn. after pledging to pause new charter schools and strengthen oversight.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

She began pedaling her legs in the air to strengthen her thighs.

From "Homesick" by Jean Fritz

By extending a longstanding accuracy guarantee without increasing overall runtime, the new algorithm pushes beyond an important mathematical boundary and strengthens the techniques underlying some of today's most complex connected systems.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026

"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

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

At first my voice trembles like the leaves over my head, but then the song strengthens it.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman

Its balance sheet strengthened, and it ended the quarter with net cash of $900 million against $30 million as of the end of the second quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026

In semirural New England, he hopes that houses will be affordable and that family ties will be strengthened.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

After a complaint from the father, the school governors' complaints panel rejected each matter, but noted areas to be "strengthened".

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

Chan said she was “deeply grateful” to Pelosi “for her trust and for four decades of extraordinary service that have strengthened San Francisco and our country.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

His sleep had strengthened him, but he suffered great hunger for he had not eaten for two days, and the time was long past when he could ward off hunger.

From "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse

Priscott told members they plan to "invest in Gloucestershire's future – strengthening our club identity as we pursue our top-eight ambition, while creating a distinct Bristol-based T20 team to reach a new audience."

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

"Renewables ... are not only one of the most effective tools for tackling climate change, but also an important means of strengthening energy security and reducing dependence on foreign supplies," he said.

From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026

They returned in early 2025 and repeated the measurements, successfully reproducing the results and strengthening the evidence for the new magnetic phase.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

Bergeron said the new board will focus on strengthening corporate governance, returning to profitable growth, and selecting a successor to Chief Executive Officer Farooq Kathwari.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

Rather than strengthening her faith, Elizabeth’s traumatic experience with Reverend Finney made her skeptical of organized religion, a doubt that continued for the rest of her life.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling


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