- present participle of strengthen.
strengthening
Example Sentences
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During La Niña, warmer waters remain farther west, strengthening monsoon rains across parts of South and Southeast Asia.
From Science Daily • Jul. 3, 2026
In May, the month gas prices hit their recent peak, inflation-adjusted consumer spending was up 0.3%, according to the Commerce Department, strengthening from April when outlays were flat.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026
Making America more affordable for working families, lowering the cost of healthcare and child care, protecting our seniors and strengthening public schools are all part of the same American project.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
Pastef, which has 130 of the National Assembly's 165 seats, said the changes were aimed at strengthening the separation of powers across Senegal's executive, legislature and judiciary.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
The breeze was strengthening as we pulled away from the pier.
From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk
