strengthen
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The Japanese drugmaker said Monday that IntraBio’s expertise would strengthen Shionogi’s capabilities across its rare disease pipeline.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
The government also said it would strengthen targeted inspections based on risk factors, as well as joint inspections involving local authorities, police and disability rights advocacy agencies.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
Hungary's Agriculture and Food Economy Ministry told AFP it seeks to strengthen producers' competitiveness, but it is yet to announce any new measures.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
Researchers have demonstrated for the first time that quantum fluctuations in a vacuum can strengthen superconductivity, opening a new path for controlling unusual states of matter.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026
Eat it now and it will strengthen the hand.
From "The Old Man and The Sea" by Ernest Hemingway
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The approach strengthens superconductivity without directly driving the material with an external energy source.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026
They added that "the presence of weapons outside state authority must be addressed... in line with timelines set by the government, in a manner that strengthens state sovereignty".
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
“This should fundamentally weigh on aluminum prices—especially if the U.S. dollar strengthens as we anticipate in the coming quarters,” he says in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
Boulter and Kartal were among a list of absentees from that squad - including Emma Raducanu, who is again missing through injury - but the pair's return to the line-up strengthens captain Anne Keothavong's side.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
It strengthens my belly, where the scar is.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
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Moreover, Microsoft’s announcement last week of its new Copilot AI assistant has strengthened the argument that the company has chances to expand AI revenue beyond its traditional software subscription offerings.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
This year, they have been strengthened by signings; Tomos Williams crackled with cunning at scrum-half.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
The prospect of further rate hikes strengthened the dollar, which held close to an eight-week high against a basket of currencies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
The expanded analysis strengthened the case that the unusual sediment structures were produced by earthquakes on both fault systems occurring close together in time.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026
The pungent fragrance filled the dell, and all those who stooped over the steaming water felt refreshed and strengthened.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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Because of the strengthening economy, business loan demand has increased and banks now have many more productive ways to invest deposits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
This interaction lowers the energy of the superconducting state, making superconductivity more stable and effectively strengthening it.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026
The two were already at odds over Addis Ababa's new Nile mega-dam, with Egypt strengthening ties with Eritrea in recent months.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
As trustee, he said his work has included strengthening job training programs, improving graduation rates and addressing basic student needs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
The breeze was strengthening as we pulled away from the pier.
From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk
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