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Liverpool were looking to strengthen their defence after Ibrahima Konate left the Reds to join Real Madrid on a free transfer.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026

At 31, Lozano joins the Galaxy —which no longer has Gabriel Pec — as the team seeks to strengthen its attack to stay in the hunt for a playoff spot.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026

For decades, researchers have proposed that Agulhas Leakage helps maintain or strengthen the AMOC.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026

Asian currencies consolidated against the dollar in early trade, but may strengthen on hopes for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz which could bolster appetite for risky assets.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

As freedom fighters and political prisoners, we had an obligation to improve and strengthen ourselves, and study was one of the few opportunities to do so.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

By establishing clearer criteria for recognizing tooth damage, the study strengthens an important tool used in paleontology.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026

“This facility expands our production capacity, strengthens our supply chain, and enhances our ability to serve growing demand in the United States and around the world,” said Stacey Kennedy, chief executive of Philip Morris U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026

“The deal strengthens AMD’s strategic partnership, competitive positioning, and long-term revenue opportunities,” Hendi Susanto, a portfolio manager at Gabelli Funds, said in emailed comments regarding Anthropic.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026

"There is an ecosystem that's conducive to the emergence of entrepreneurs like us. That strengthens our confidence in the outlook," said Yattabare, who now hopes to conquer the European market.

From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026

Appealing to authority—whether by quoting a commonplace or the words of a named source— always strengthens an argument.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith

Manufacturing growth could be revised higher after factory output strengthened in June, UOB Senior Economist Alvin Liew said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

Seoul has strengthened surveillance and maintained readiness for possible additional launches while sharing information with its security allies the United States and Japan, the JCS said.

From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026

Federal oversight expanded further with the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, which created the Medicaid Integrity Program and strengthened federal oversight of state programs.

From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026

This includes 12 months of GPS monitoring and strengthened community supervision.

From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026

As expected, Anthony took charge and strengthened the new organization, bringing in a number of wealthy women to support the mission.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

Still, he notes that projects of that scale carry meaningful execution risk and success will hinge partly on Indonesia strengthening power infrastructure to reliably serve high-density data-center load.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

Earlier Thursday Zelensky said of Ukraine's latest attacks that they were "strengthening the prospects for diplomacy".

From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026

The ultralow level of jobless claims is another sign of a gradually strengthening labor market and possibly even a growing shortage of labor.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026

Miliband will be taking the UK's seat on the World Bank board, so he will also meet its president Ajay Banga during his visit to discuss development, climate change and strengthening global resilience.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 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