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strengthen

[strengk-thuhn, streng-, stren-] / ˈstrɛŋk θən, ˈstrɛŋ-, ˈstrɛn- /




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Universities can strengthen the programs by allowing civics classes to fulfill core requirements for the general student population as well.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

For his die-hard supporters, Thaksin's release "will strengthen Pheu Thai in the short term because people will feel that the Pheu Thai owner is back", said political science lecturer Wanwichit Boonprong.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Some charities are working with shipping companies to strengthen support for seafarers under unprecedented strain.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

The State Department said it is using "commonsense tools to support American families and strengthen compliance" with US laws in an approach it said would enforce parents' "legal and moral obligations to their children".

From BBC • May 7, 2026

It looks like they are trying to strengthen the inside of the ship’s hold with steel beams.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman




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