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strengthen

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




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Xi pushed to strengthen diplomatic, law enforcement and military ties, according to Beijing's state media.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The signed order directs federal agencies to strengthen defenses against advanced AI systems and creates a voluntary framework for labs to share frontier models with the government before public release.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The latest findings strengthen the idea that ancient people, not natural forces, were responsible for moving the enormous stone across challenging terrain.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

“We are working to identify the cause and strengthen safeguards to prevent this from happening again.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Hari had been too weak to walk to the river on his own legs, but now the river seemed to strengthen him.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan




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