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




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Hungary's Agriculture and Food Economy Ministry told AFP it seeks to strengthen producers' competitiveness, but it is yet to announce any new measures.

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

Researchers have demonstrated for the first time that quantum fluctuations in a vacuum can strengthen superconductivity, opening a new path for controlling unusual states of matter.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026

Doing so can strengthen customer loyalty, she said, but “it’s a good practice to let people know up front.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

"We will ensure the learning from the coroner's findings informs our continuing work to strengthen patient safety and care," says Dr Bridle.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

As freedom fighters and political prisoners, we had an obligation to improve and strengthen ourselves, and study was one of the few opportunities to do so.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

Consolidating Telkom Indonesia’s wholesale fiber connectivity business into Telkom InfraCo strengthens its scale ahead of a potential strategic stake sale.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

They added that "the presence of weapons outside state authority must be addressed... in line with timelines set by the government, in a manner that strengthens state sovereignty".

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

It also strengthens state oversight of existing leases by requiring additional scrutiny and waiting periods for renewals, extensions or changes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

Boulter and Kartal were among a list of absentees from that squad - including Emma Raducanu, who is again missing through injury - but the pair's return to the line-up strengthens captain Anne Keothavong's side.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

“Goblin-made armor does not require cleaning, simple girl. Goblins’ silver repels mundane dirt, imbibing only that which strengthens it.”

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

Moreover, Microsoft’s announcement last week of its new Copilot AI assistant has strengthened the argument that the company has chances to expand AI revenue beyond its traditional software subscription offerings.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026

This year, they have been strengthened by signings; Tomos Williams crackled with cunning at scrum-half.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

The expanded analysis strengthened the case that the unusual sediment structures were produced by earthquakes on both fault systems occurring close together in time.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026

U.S. stocks dropped, led by the Nasdaq composite, as U.S. bond yields jumped to their highest levels in nearly two decades and the dollar strengthened.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

Was this what strengthened these New Englanders to endure the winter, the knowledge that summer’s return would be all the richer for the waiting?

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare

For most adults, this means aiming to do muscle strengthening activities at least once or twice a week, targeting the major muscle groups of the legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026

"The resources obtained will be used to continue strengthening the fiscal and financial position of the Argentine Republic," the government said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

With California’s coast getting pounded by strong waves amid a strengthening El Niño, residents and city leaders are turning to big rocks and seawalls to protect homes and keep railroads from falling into the sea.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

Former Benfica manager Jesus also dismissed suggestions Ronaldo had refused to train on Tuesday, saying the 41-year-old instead had to do individual exercises for "mobility" and "strengthening" but would train as normal on Wednesday.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

Without their strengthening the bloodline, Faerie would die out, despite the endless span of their lives.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black




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