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strengthen

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




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Bris urged the government to instead continue its reforms of SiS homes, and to strengthen networks around children in institutional care to ensure they do not fall back into criminality on their release.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The signed order directs federal agencies to strengthen defenses against advanced AI systems and creates a voluntary framework for labs to share frontier models with the government before public release.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The latest findings strengthen the idea that ancient people, not natural forces, were responsible for moving the enormous stone across challenging terrain.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

“We are working to identify the cause and strengthen safeguards to prevent this from happening again.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

“If it works, it will restore her vigor and strengthen her blood, and drive out the infection.”

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo




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