- past tense form of strengthen.
- past participle of strengthen.
strengthened
Example Sentences
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But there is a big outstanding question we do not yet know the answer to: By resigning, has Healey strengthened the hand of the armed forces in his last act as defence secretary?
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
The rupiah strengthened after Bank Indonesia’s announcement, while the local benchmark index held on to gains.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
"Together with Germany we have proposed a strengthened gradual integration process," French President Emmanuel Macron told journalists as he arrived at the summit.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The data since the meeting has only strengthened his hand.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
We strengthened Wick so that he could infiltrate your shadow fellowship and take on the role of the Lucera; Or Lucero, in his case, one of the other Sorrows added.
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
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