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




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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

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

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

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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