strengthen
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With several weeks until the Premier League transfer window closes, the new investment could be a boost to Reds boss Andoni Iraola as he looks to strengthen his squad for the new season.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
The new results strengthen the case that at least some of the material is genuinely associated with the original fossilized bone.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
It can get more awkward for a country to artificially strengthen a currency than to weaken it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Ellison believes the proposed Warner merger is the best way to save Hollywood, saying the combination of two storied studios would strengthen not harm the film industry.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 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
This strengthens the argument for diagnostic and treatment strategies tailored more closely to each individual.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 27, 2026
“The deal strengthens AMD’s strategic partnership, competitive positioning, and long-term revenue opportunities,” Hendi Susanto, a portfolio manager at Gabelli Funds, said in emailed comments regarding Anthropic.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
The acquisition of 80% of the share capital of Caruna Group strengthens the Spanish utility’s position in Finland, which it called “a market with high credit quality and a stable and attractive regulatory framework.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
The agreement "strengthens Europe's AI infrastructure while helping Microsoft meet growing demand for cloud and AI services" on the continent, the two companies said in a joint statement.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
A truly self-reliant person finds his weak link and strengthens it.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
Former Liverpool midfielder Alonso, who famously led Bayer Leverkusen to a historic, unbeaten domestic double in the 2023-24 season, appears to have strengthened well, with a mixture of exciting young talent and experienced older heads.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
In his first year as Honest’s CFO, Curtiss Bruce strengthened the company’s consumer-packaged-goods capabilities by hiring talent with expertise in areas including sales forecasting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center said Thursday that El Niño has strengthened in the past month, and there’s about a seven-in-10 chance it will be the strongest such pattern since 1950.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
The appeal of GPUs has also strengthened as the chips prove that their useful lives are significantly longer than the five-year depreciation schedule that many had been assuming.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
Rather, it has strengthened it: had there not been what has been, I might never have known how blessed we were.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
So strengthening your muscles, including through exercises such as weightlifting, helps to reduce the pressure placed on your joints.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
Southeast Asia's biggest economy has long battled corruption in its public and private sectors despite strengthening anti-graft laws, creating special investigative commissions and arresting several high profile people.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
With the departure of All-American Makai Lemon and fellow receiver Ja’Kobi Lane to the NFL, Maiava has focused on strengthening his connection with his current group of receivers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Hannover Re said currency effects weighed on its results due to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar, while last year’s depreciation of the greenback flattered its earnings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Law reported Union cavalry moving in force across his flank, suggested strengthening his line with Robertson’s Brigade.
From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara
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