reinforcement
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They echoed Dresser’s recommendation: treats also help with positive reinforcement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Kulgod's co-founder Itamar Bitan, 28, who spent four years in an Israeli special-forces canine unit, said the dogs were trained using "positive reinforcement" to detect a "specific funky smell" for a reward.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
Because some of the benefits appeared to be connected with healthier behaviors, including better eating habits and increased physical activity, the researchers said continued reinforcement may be necessary to maintain progress over time.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 1, 2026
Zirkzee's exit might open the door for a left-back or a reinforcement in the forward department, although that too might initially be a loan.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
The little girl only needs a few small refreshments—a new coat of skin paste, an eye brightening, reinforcement of her hair texture.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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Spurs have brought in £320m worth of talent – a bulk of that in attacking reinforcements – so why are they struggling to score?
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Whether those reinforcements will be back Friday remains to be seen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Kenscoff Mayor Jean Massillon said the community is broke, desperate for government help and had been begging for reinforcements for months.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
The Magpies had already signed attacking reinforcements, bringing in Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart for a club-record fee of £69m and Yoane Wissa from Brentford for £55m.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
The Confederate generals were Lee and Stonewall Jackson, together with James Longstreet, who brought up reinforcements that saved the day for the Confederates.
From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt
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