strengthen
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Headquartered in a vast, imposing 1960s-designed block in Geneva, the ILO aims to promote rights at work, encourage good employment opportunities, enhance social protection and strengthen dialogue on work-related issues.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
“It’s a good day that we took steps to strengthen the program and while we have to do more next year, this was a crucial first step,” Zbur said in an interview.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
Last week, more than 100 organizations around the world, including OpenAI and Anthropic, signed an open letter calling for a global effort to "strengthen cyber defenses" against AI-powered cybersecurity threats.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
Both Kalshi and rival Polymarket have reported an uptick in unusual trading patterns, forcing platforms to strengthen monitoring systems and respond more aggressively to potential misconduct.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
“Father,” he said eagerly, “said Gawaine and these two to strengthen them. He will come with great force.”
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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They are considering language that bans relationships between lawmakers and staff, strengthens whistleblower protection, expands training and updates the misconduct reporting processes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
"This study strengthens the evidence that the universe contains a component of dark matter," says Gallardo.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026
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
That AI momentum "strengthens our confidence in our long-term growth potential", Li said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
For the student, music not only strengthens emotional and cognitive development, but also allows a new outlet of expression, and a new means of learning through listening and making sound.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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Meanwhile, the technical picture for oil prices has strengthened even further, pointing to more upside in the West Texas Intermediate contract.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
A spokesman at OpenAI said it has strengthened how ChatGPT responds in sensitive and acute situations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
The first three were named Arthur, Bertha and Cristobal, and while none of them strengthened into hurricanes, they did cause damage to Florida and Texas.
From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026
Marmoush found himself competing for minutes in a side built around Haaland, while City further strengthened their attacking options.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
She offered a change of wording, which strengthened the text, and later made several other contributions during the discussion.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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“However, partly offsetting these risks is a competitive cost position—with the lower cost base providing margin resilience should gold price soften—and a strengthening cash-generation profile.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Soumik Ghosh, PhD student in Fefferman's group at the University of Chicago, added, "Beyond strengthening experimental validation, advances in verification have the potential to unlock practical applications for the next generation of quantum computers."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
Despite the companies’ strengthening relationship, Leaman would caution against tying Nvidia’s growth forecast too closely to a single customer.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026
Dr Barrett explains that physiotherapy can help by "toning up and strengthening the key muscles which hold the skeleton together".
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
By strengthening his forces at the places where he knew that Howe was about to attack, the master of deception made it look as though reinforcements had arrived.
From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen
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