- 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
OpenAI has said that it strengthened safety measures, and Chief Executive Sam Altman apologized for failing to alert law enforcement to the perpetrator’s account.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
"Together with Germany we have proposed a strengthened gradual integration process," President Emmanuel Macron told media 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
He rocked himself side to side trying to control his form, which was weakened one minute and strengthened the next, constantly shifting between beast and boy.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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