strengthen
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By uncovering this connection between nutrition, gut bacteria, and cellular regeneration, the researchers have identified a potential new way to strengthen the body's response to tissue injury.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 8, 2026
“We remain focused on consistent execution across food, service, experience and affordability to strengthen the guest experience and drive sustainable long-term growth,” Spanos said.
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
“Good. Go tell Clarke to shift a bit, strengthen the center. ”
From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara
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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
Because problems with the intestinal barrier are associated with several gastrointestinal disorders, a treatment that strengthens this barrier might have benefits beyond protecting the liver.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
A truly self-reliant person finds his weak link and strengthens it.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
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The Swiss franc strengthened to a five-month high against the euro as a selloff in tech stocks encouraged investors to seek safety.
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
The consistency between these independent groups and testing methods strengthened the researchers' confidence in the findings.
From Science Daily ● 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
Because he did not look up to ask if it pleased he did it all for himself inside, and it strengthened him, and yet he did it for her, too.
From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway
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In what appeared to be a rebuke of Milei's combative style and language, the Pope said strengthening democracy required a "willingness to listen" and the "careful use of words".
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 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
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
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
Will sensed it all and felt the atoms of the metal linking each to each across the fracture, forming new crystals again, strengthening and straightening themselves in the invisible lattice as the join came good.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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