strengthen
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Researchers have demonstrated for the first time that quantum fluctuations in a vacuum can strengthen superconductivity, opening a new path for controlling unusual states of matter.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026
“Protecting America’s national security means keeping our advanced Super Intelligence technology from being used to strengthen our adversaries’ military capabilities,” First Assistant U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
He says this is because there is a bottom line - a common understanding of the fundamental need for Greece to strengthen its security in relation to Turkey that takes priority over everything else.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
“At CMS, we’re focused on more than promises to make healthcare more affordable—we’re taking action to pilot a new approach to lower costs and strengthen the quality of care while preserving medical innovation.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
“Every effort will be made by employees of the Bureau to strengthen the morale,” Hoover wrote, “and to carry out to the letter your policies.”
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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The approach strengthens superconductivity without directly driving the material with an external energy source.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026
The analysts, who have a last-published buy rating on Telix’s Australia-listed stock, tell clients in a note that the vertical integration of Telix with a supplier of key therapeutic isotopes strengthens its platform.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
Boulter and Kartal were among a list of absentees from that squad - including Emma Raducanu, who is again missing through injury - but the pair's return to the line-up strengthens captain Anne Keothavong's side.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
The extension bill, AB 1847, strengthens the deferral language so borrowers have greater certainty about their repayment options when they exit the program, Harabedian’s office noted.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
“It sends the blood flying through thy veins to warm thee. Besides, it strengthens thy body and, best of all, it strengthens thy spirit to do a hard thing.”
From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli
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Chip makers strengthened in premarket trade, while AI-related stocks also led equity indexes in Europe, where the continent-wide Stoxx 600 gained 0.4% in early trade.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
Moreover, Microsoft’s announcement last week of its new Copilot AI assistant has strengthened the argument that the company has chances to expand AI revenue beyond its traditional software subscription offerings.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
"In our view, the bank is emerging from the 'clean-up phase' structurally strengthened."
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
The unusual nature of the astronaut data helped researchers overcome some of that variability and strengthened confidence in the pattern they observed.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026
Thus the printing press strengthened the hand of the innovators by making it possible for them to pool information and work together.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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This interaction lowers the energy of the superconducting state, making superconductivity more stable and effectively strengthening it.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026
"The resources obtained will be used to continue strengthening the fiscal and financial position of the Argentine Republic," the government said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
As trustee, he said his work has included strengthening job training programs, improving graduation rates and addressing basic student needs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Former Benfica manager Jesus also dismissed suggestions Ronaldo had refused to train on Tuesday, saying the 41-year-old instead had to do individual exercises for "mobility" and "strengthening" but would train as normal on Wednesday.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
He would tie the other end to the wall, and then he would swim—three hours at a stretch, strengthening his arms and back, testing himself.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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