strengthened

Example Sentences

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However, the Conservatives have run the borough council since 2018 and strengthened their hold by taking majority control in 2022 which was the last time the whole borough was up for election.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Follow up work has strengthened the idea that ciliates are unusually rich sources of genetic code surprises.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

The rupiah strengthened slightly after the BI’s renewed pledge late Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

The company’s CEO noted demand strengthened, with its AI data center business growing more than 30% sequentially.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

That it was old-fashioned only strengthened the association, because it meant I usually only heard the word in connection with myself.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover