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strengthen

[strengk-thuhn, streng-, stren-] / ˈstrɛŋk θən, ˈstrɛŋ-, ˈstrɛn- /




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Americold has taken steps over the past year to strengthen its balance sheet.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

They also raise the possibility of developing treatments that strengthen the body's natural defenses against inflammatory damage.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 5, 2026

The company said the combination would strengthen its capabilities across the entire lifecycle of an aircraft.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

He also secured backing from the powerful California Teachers Assn. after pledging to pause new charter schools and strengthen oversight.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

But I can't help thinking that everything he sees will only strengthen his resolve to fight back.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

"I think it's very important that the Pope came because it strengthens the Church's presence in our country," 22-year-old Ivanna Fisichella, who attended the mass, told AFP.

From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2026

Gupta's research strengthens the mathematical foundations of algorithms designed to handle these challenges.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 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

However, could this be the calm before the storms as the Met Office predict a growing chance that late autumn and early winter will turn wetter and windier as El Niño strengthens in the Pacific.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 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

There were certain areas where it considered that the contributor welfare framework could be further strengthened, and made recommendations in this regard.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

Chan said she was “deeply grateful” to Pelosi “for her trust and for four decades of extraordinary service that have strengthened San Francisco and our country.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

In laboratory experiments, the compound strengthened an important biological signal involved in muscle regeneration, increasing its ability to connect with a key cellular receptor by more than twofold.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

China’s central bank moved to stabilize the yuan by draining dollar liquidity domestically, after the Chinese currency strengthened to a multiyear high against the greenback.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

Sierra strengthened her resolve, willed her legs to stop feeling so gooey, and rushed toward the stairs.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older

In what appeared to be a rebuke of Milei's combative style and language, the Pope said strengthening democracy required a "willingness to listen" and the "careful use of words".

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

The number of jobs the U.S. added in October, in a sign that the labor market could be strengthening.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

"Renewables ... are not only one of the most effective tools for tackling climate change, but also an important means of strengthening energy security and reducing dependence on foreign supplies," he said.

From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026

If the benefits can be confirmed in future studies, strengthening HGF activity could become one strategy for supporting muscle regeneration.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

On our other side, Franco’s mech comes charging through the water, bent against the strengthening winds.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu


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