- present participle of strengthen.
strengthening
Example Sentences
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Polestar said it would now focus on strengthening its business in Europe, which represents about 80% of its total global sales.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
She campaigned on tackling insecurity and organized crime, while Sanchez focused his campaign on strengthening institutions and reducing inequality.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
In a note to clients, Arya argued that the combination of sticky inflation and strengthening demand will ultimately drive sector forecasts higher.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
“Large-scale transmission is essential to meeting the West’s growing energy needs and strengthening reliability across the grid,” said Elliot Mainzer, CAISO’s president and chief executive, in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
Law reported Union cavalry moving in force across his flank, suggested strengthening his line with Robertson’s Brigade.
From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara
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