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strengthen

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




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As Mexico’s team prepares to take on England on Sunday night, a match that many predict will be the toughest yet for El Tri, authorities nationwide are vowing to strengthen safety protocols.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2026

The United Nations' weather and climate agency said El Nino conditions were forecast to "strengthen rapidly over the coming months, increasing the likelihood of... extreme weather events in many parts of the world."

From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026

When incorporated into a feedback system, the Hamiltonian can cancel, strengthen, or even overcorrect the disturbances caused by measurements.

From Science Daily • Jul. 3, 2026

With the new funding, Abivax moved to strengthen its finances, tapping into renewed investor interest after new data released this week eased concerns about the safety of its lead drug candidate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

Something had to be done to strengthen the Soviet position.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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