strengthen
Example Sentences
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According to Arena, the results strengthen the scientific case for the plant's medicinal value and provide a foundation for future preclinical studies.
From Science Daily
In August, a new freedom of speech law came into force, strengthening the legal obligations on universities to uphold freedom of speech.
From BBC
The enhanced-learning-capital hypothesis proposes that learning in diverse areas strengthens overall learning capacity, making it easier to continue improving later at the highest level within a chosen field.
From Science Daily
To strengthen their findings, the researchers examined the repeal of "blue laws," which had previously restricted many businesses from operating on Sundays.
From Science Daily
Chevron plans to pour $7 billion next year into offshore projects in places such as Guyana and the eastern Mediterranean, a large increase from prior years, and is strengthening its exploration team.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.