strengthen
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Hungary's Agriculture and Food Economy Ministry told AFP it seeks to strengthen producers' competitiveness, but it is yet to announce any new measures.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
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
Still, an Israeli official said the country has long called on Dubai airport officials to strengthen security for flights heading to Tel Aviv.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
El Niño is predicted to continue to strengthen with forecasts suggesting it will reach its peak in November or December.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
Ceaugescu’s ban on abortion was designed to achieve one of his major aims: to rapidly strengthen Romania by boosting its population.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
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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
Denmark's Prime Minister said the deal "strengthens security in the Arctic and the North Atlantic area" but did not address specifics in the agreement that Trump mentioned in a social media post.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys in a post on X thanked allies "whose presence helps protect our skies and strengthens our security".
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
A truly self-reliant person finds his weak link and strengthens it.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
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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
This year, they have been strengthened by signings; Tomos Williams crackled with cunning at scrum-half.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 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
Worn spots in the linen had been strengthened with 60-weight thread.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
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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 Sterling and Stones clauses were worth more than most players operating in the English Football League at that time, significantly strengthening the financial positions of QPR and Barnsley.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 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
With California’s coast getting pounded by strong waves amid a strengthening El Niño, residents and city leaders are turning to big rocks and seawalls to protect homes and keep railroads from falling into the sea.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
After we stretch—which hurts — there’s a couple of hours of strengthening exercises — which hurt—and a five-mile run—which kills.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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