- past participle of strengthen.
- past tense form of strengthen.
strengthened
Example Sentences
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It also strengthened its account access controls, including the use of multi-factor authentication.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
Treasurys strengthened despite the rise in oil prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
Subsequent environmental testing strengthened that evidence, without conclusively establishing how the contamination occurred.
From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2026
“We have implemented additional safeguards, including enhanced monitoring, strengthened access controls and further third-party review of our security practices,” Betaneli added.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
Tree-ear’s hands were toughened by calluses from ax and spade, his arms strengthened by endless work; he gave not a single step of ground to the robber.
From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park
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