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strengthen

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




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He insisted it was "entirely humanitarian", but added that the West African nation would be getting US support to manage the programme and broadly strengthen the migration system.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

“I’m urging the Canadian government to recognize that California doesn’t agree with these tariff wars, to lift these restrictions and increase consumer options to strengthen both our economies.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

It’s better to get a baseline as to where your balance stands — and strengthen it, as needed — than let an unknown problem fester and progress.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

The fact that this issue first arose last year should strengthen his case, not weaken it.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 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

Tai chi strengthens the lower-body and builds postural and core muscles — the body’s deep stabilizing muscles — though it does so gently, over time.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

“The Roth-conversion opportunity was always the best use case for funding these accounts, aside from the free $1,000. This new guidance definitely strengthens that case,” said Jon Lapp of Haven Financial Advisors.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

“This facility expands our production capacity, strengthens our supply chain, and enhances our ability to serve growing demand in the United States and around the world,” said Stacey Kennedy, chief executive of Philip Morris U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

The researchers say they still do not know exactly how APOE2 stabilizes the nuclear envelope and strengthens DNA repair.

From Science Daily Jul. 24, 2026

“Nice white sugar ... when taken moderately cleans the blood, strengthens body and mind, especially chest, lungs and throat,” noted a physician in the 1500s.

From "Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science" by Marc Aronson

Mikel Arteta is still there, they are coming off an 85-point title-winning season and they have strengthened rather than rebuilt.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

Former Liverpool midfielder Alonso, who famously led Bayer Leverkusen to a historic, unbeaten domestic double in the 2023-24 season, appears to have strengthened well, with a mixture of exciting young talent and experienced older heads.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

Lala strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane Saturday, with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph, as it approached the southern end of the Big Island.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

In his first year as Honest’s CFO, Curtiss Bruce strengthened the company’s consumer-packaged-goods capabilities by hiring talent with expertise in areas including sales forecasting.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

She felt sure he was up to no good, and your disappearance strengthened her suspicions.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman

To combat the animosity centered on his family, Iamaleava focused on his support system, leaning on those around him and strengthening relationships with the people that he loved.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

Researchers designed this delay to interfere with the memory trace associated with the critical experience, potentially strengthening the intervention's effects.

From Science Daily Aug. 18, 2026

"We are significantly strengthening our ability to respond to hostile drones," German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said at the opening of the centre, which will focus on detecting and identifying unmanned aerial vehicles.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

Madison Air Chief Executive Jill Wyant said the deal will also nearly double the company’s addressable market, while broadening its aftermarket and services opportunity, and further strengthening its long-term growth profile.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

They were tough and very sour, but strengthening.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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