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strengthen

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




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He also secured backing from the powerful California Teachers Assn. after pledging to pause new charter schools and strengthen oversight.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

Simon Tay, chairman of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs, a think-tank, told AFP the law would strengthen Singapore's hand but limitations would remain.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

Beijing has come under pressure from major trading partners to let the yuan strengthen rapidly in a bid to help rebalance trade surpluses by making Chinese exports less competitive.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

Ukraine also accused Russian forces of using the humanitarian ceasefire to strengthen their military positions, rotate units and deliver ammunition.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

She bypassed the gallery and headed instead to the kitchen to talk to Great Ellen, whom she asked, in strict confidence, if it were possible to strengthen her lull.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor

He had already won British, Commonwealth and European honours, and a successful first world-title defence further strengthens his credentials.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

James Earl, chief executive of Future Energy Networks, welcomed Jackdaw's approval, saying that "at a time of global instability, gas produced at home strengthens Britain's energy security".

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026

Dimon temporarily chairs the Alliance for Critical Infrastructure, a coalition of about 50 companies that vets open-source code and strengthens security across a range of sectors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

However, understanding precisely how cortisol strengthens memories has been challenging.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

Snape hesitated, and then said, “I cannot tell. Maybe a year. There is no halting such a spell forever. It will spread eventually, it is the sort of curse that strengthens over time.”

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

There were certain areas where it considered that the contributor welfare framework could be further strengthened, and made recommendations in this regard.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

In laboratory experiments, the compound strengthened an important biological signal involved in muscle regeneration, increasing its ability to connect with a key cellular receptor by more than twofold.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

Calls are being made for the defence of the Shetland Isles to be strengthened after increased sightings of Russian trawlers off the coast of Scotland.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

Congress also strengthened the Interstate Commerce Commission’s authority over railroad rates.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

With more instruments and better instruments, with strengthened partnerships, and with new technology from software to satellites, the story of Mount St. Helens erupting right now would be very different than in 1980.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone

If the benefits can be confirmed in future studies, strengthening HGF activity could become one strategy for supporting muscle regeneration.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

Although the report pointed to some strengthening in the labor market, it’s unlikely the improvement represents the start of a broader upturn.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026

The European Commission has urged progress on resolving the judicial impasse, while legal scholars, civil-society groups and political leaders continue to advocate reforms aimed at strengthening judicial independence.

From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026

"We are also strengthening our links with the North Wales Medical School to support future workforce development."

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

“Gareth? Gaheris? Will you oblige me by putting on your armour, and strengthening the guard?”

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White


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