- present participle of strengthen.
strengthening
Example Sentences
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The move is a high-stakes gambit ahead of a meeting between EU and Chinese trade officials this week aimed at strengthening Europe’s hand in negotiations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
For most adults, this means aiming to do muscle strengthening activities at least once or twice a week, targeting the major muscle groups of the legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026
The Sterling and Stones clauses were worth more than most players operating in the English Football League at that time, significantly strengthening the financial positions of QPR and Barnsley.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
The two were already at odds over Addis Ababa's new Nile mega-dam, with Egypt strengthening ties with Eritrea in recent months.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
“I'll start bottling some strengthening brews for you, as well.”
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
