strengthen
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Japan must "strengthen its defence capabilities", Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has told the BBC, emphasising the need to revisit the pacifist posture that has defined the country since World War Two.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
The ZEW indicator’s rise was attributed to expectations of easing energy prices and inflation, which would strengthen German domestic demand.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
Diversifying storage locations can help reduce concentration risk and strengthen operational resilience, he noted.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026
"This is likely to ease the massive pressure on energy prices and inflation, which would benefit energy-intensive industries and private households and would strengthen domestic demand."
From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026
“Purpose: To provide for a Family Reunion Program which helps preserve, enhance, and strengthen family ties that have been disrupted as a result of incarceration.”
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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