strengthen
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More observations will be needed to strengthen that interpretation.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
Defence spending will account for more than three percent of GDP, "demonstrating Taiwan's resolve to strengthen its self-defence capabilities", Lai said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
Tropical Storm Lala is already whipping and soaking Hawaii’s Big Island and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane Saturday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
The friction highlights the growing displeasure among Japan’s nuclear-armed neighbors at Tokyo’s plans to boost its defense capabilities and strengthen its military ties with the U.S., analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
‘Already the Sun is climbing to noon, and I feel the need of something to strengthen me.’
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
This strengthens the argument for diagnostic and treatment strategies tailored more closely to each individual.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 27, 2026
Regular exercise like running or walking strengthens the heart and reduces the chances of dying from cardiovascular disease.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 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
Chief financial officer Doug Lafferty said in a statement: "This new £550m debt financing significantly strengthens our liquidity, providing us with both additional resilience and further flexibility to execute our current and future product plans."
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
For the student, music not only strengthens emotional and cognitive development, but also allows a new outlet of expression, and a new means of learning through listening and making sound.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
Still, it’s clear the organization hasn’t been defeated or deterred, and its hold on Hormuz has strengthened its regional position, they said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Lala strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane Saturday, with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph, as it approached the southern end of the Big Island.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 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
Seoul has strengthened surveillance and maintained readiness for possible additional launches while sharing information with its security allies the United States and Japan, the JCS said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
Her belief in an afterlife was not diminished by Annies death; it had been strengthened, just as it had, years earlier, by Fanny’s death.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
"Taken together, the data suggest that US economic momentum may be losing some steam, strengthening expectations that the Federal Reserve could leave rates unchanged in September."
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 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
The company has benefited from investments in infrastructure to train cutting-edge AI models, strengthening networks and general equipment refreshes in American corporations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
He reiterated that his missions were "making life more affordable, strengthening our schools, creating good-paying jobs, and making sure opportunity reaches every corner of our state".
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
All along the Western Front, German armies worked at strengthening their positions, digging elaborate systems of trenches protected by barbed-wire entanglements and by batteries of machine guns and artillery.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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