strengthened

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When Congress passed the Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act in 1996, it imposed strict filing deadlines, strengthened rules against multiple petitions, and expanded deference to state court decisions.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

The dollar strengthened and global bond markets stabilized after President Trump said he called off a plan to attack Iran, though markets remained cautious as inflation concerns continue to weigh on sentiment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The in-form pair have dominated recent discourse among The Tartan Army and their respective cases have strengthened with an untimely injury for Boro forward Tommy Conway.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The dollar strengthened, but is likely to weaken this year even if the Federal Reserve refrains from cutting interest rates, TD Securities strategists said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

She offered a change of wording, which strengthened the text, and later made several other contributions during the discussion.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling