- past tense form of strengthen.
- past participle of strengthen.
strengthened
Example Sentences
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There are also a number of cities, especially in the Inland Empire, with older brick construction that can collapse in an earthquake, yet aren’t required to be strengthened or demolished.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026
Australia’s consumer price growth eased to 4.0% in May, but underlying inflation strengthened, increasing rate-hike prospects.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026
Sentiment has also been supported by the U.S. sanction waiver on Iranian oil sales, which has strengthened expectations of a meaningful increase in regional crude supply.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026
It says discussions with the research team have allowed "a number of safeguards", including participation age, to be strengthened.
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026
Politics can be strengthened by music, but music has a potency that defies politics.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
