strengthen
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The discovery raises the possibility of developing therapies that strengthen the brain's cellular cleanup mechanisms and help protect vulnerable neurons.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026
"While this work introduces some enhancements, much of it is intended to strengthen, clarify and build on the procedures and support already in place."
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
She wants to make student services easier to navigate and to strengthen financial aid and other support, including for food, housing, child care and mental health.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
The purchase price GE Vernova agreed to for Trench Group, a deal that will strengthen its grid-equipment manufacturing capabilities as demand for energy continues to skyrocket.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
This move would strengthen his role as a political leader in New York and in the Senate, while weakening Garfield's power.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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Gupta's research strengthens the mathematical foundations of algorithms designed to handle these challenges.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 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
Microsoft’s announcement strengthens its case for controlling the cost of AI.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 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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Earlier in October a Kelvin wave and strengthened tides due to Tropical Storm Rachel brought flooding to multiple beach communities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
European stock indexes largely gained at open as autos and healthcare stocks strengthened.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
In England, Benedict's law came into force in September, requiring all schools to follow strengthened allergy guidelines including training for staff and storing equipment like life-saving allergy pens.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
Subsequent research has strengthened the discovery, revealing that the same protein helps regulate how much energy the body burns.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026
“It really doesn't matter to me very much anymore. Suffering has only strengthened me.”
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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Together, the findings showed that chlorpyrifos exposure could reproduce several important characteristics of Parkinson's in laboratory animals, strengthening the biological evidence behind the human population findings.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026
Moyes was also juggling very limited options as owners The Friedkin Group appeared to back away from serious squad strengthening as they prepared to put the club up for sale.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
Efa Akutekha, a 35-year-old digital marketing producer with about 20,000 followers on TikTok, praised Raman’s work strengthening the city’s tenant protections and pushing for an expansion of L.A.’s unarmed crisis response teams.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
While overseas stockpiles offer only a limited hedge against shipping disruptions, the war and low global inventories are strengthening the case for more storage and alternative transport routes, analysts said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
They were tough and very sour, but strengthening.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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