strengthen
Example Sentences
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"This helps Malampaya's contribution and strengthens our domestic gas supply for many years to come. Initial testing showed that the well flowed at 60 million cubic feet per day," Marcos said in a statement.
From Barron's
But many critical weapons and military systems are only made in America, and Europe is struggling to strengthen its own military-industrial base.
So, for all Arsenal's frustration at not seeing off Nottingham Forest, they have come out of the weekend with their position strengthened.
From BBC
The countries stressed they are "committed to strengthening Arctic security as a shared transatlantic interest" as members of the Nato military alliance.
From BBC
The deal aims to transform the port "into a modern, efficient and high-capacity facility that strengthens Libya's role in regional and global trade", the three firms said in a joint statement.
From Barron's
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