strengthened

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"Through strengthened domestic protection, climate-responsive planning, and global financial and technical assistance, we can still prevent the first modern extinction of a great ape species."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The data since the meeting has only strengthened his hand.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

The yen strengthened slightly, having come within a whisker of 160 to the dollar, amid speculation Japanese authorities could step in to support their currency following last month's intervention.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The dollar strengthened and Treasury yields rose further, as diplomatic efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war stalled.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Therefore, efforts were made to keep the markets and streets free of offensive-smelling matter, and the laws holding homeowners responsible for cleaning up their property were strengthened.

From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy