solidified

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In the days before the primary election, the race solidified into a three-way contest between Becerra, Steyer and Hilton.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

On Tuesday, once Makary’s departure solidified, Meekins said that both industry and investors “will likely view this as a positive development” while “many pro-industry policy initiatives are expected to continue.”

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

The evangelist Billy Graham solidified his appeal by supplanting hymns with the style of music to which teens and young adults flocked; Broadway even chimed in with the rock opera “Jesus Christ Superstar.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

The months zoomed by, the primary drew nearer, and something genuinely surprising happened: Platner solidified himself as the overwhelming favorite for the nomination.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

Virgil solidified his hold and said coolly, “Repeat after me, Colonel. ‘

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy