strengthen
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Navy this year is pushing for the biggest purchase in decades of noncombat ships to boost U.S. shipbuilding and strengthen America’s ability to prosecute wars overseas.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
“We are grateful for the federal government approving our request and helping strengthen the resources already on the ground to help this community recover safely,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
Follow up work and related studies have continued to strengthen the idea that oral bacteria are central to how nitrate affects the body.
From Science Daily • May 25, 2026
Not content with this effective tactic, however, Salah has also undergone intensive training to gradually strengthen his right foot.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Claire held one in each arm and then laughed herself as she realized she was raising and lowering them slightly, the same way Einar had her raise and lower heavy rocks to strengthen her forearms.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
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