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Discover LudwigThe phrase "strengthen not" is correct and usable in written English, though it may sound somewhat archaic or poetic.
You can use it in contexts where you want to emphasize the idea of not reinforcing or enhancing something, often in a formal or literary style. Example: "In times of conflict, we must remember to strengthen not the divisions among us, but rather the bonds of unity."
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The IHRA will strengthen not weaken antisemitism.
A17 The attacks strengthen, not weaken, prospects of Congressional support for Mr. Bush's anti-missile plan.
We believe that opening it up to same-sex couples will strengthen, not weaken, the institution.
How do you get the pieces and the whole to strengthen, not dilute one another?
"We need to strengthen, not undermine, the quality and professionalism of teaching.
To the Editor: Flexible testing requirements will strengthen, not weaken, No Child Left Behind.
Mr. Ensign insists that he only wanted time to strengthen, not obstruct, disclosure ethics.
The best diagnostic assessments can provide data that strengthen, not choke, the system.
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One change proposed in our partial draft of revisions to the American Bar Association Model Code of Judicial Conduct is to strengthen -- not weaken -- the standard requiring judges to avoid even the appearance of impropriety, by moving a prohibition to a more prominent place in the rule.
"Now is a time to strengthen -- not weaken -- U.S. and international sanctions," the statement said.
"Now is a time to strengthen -- not weaken -- U.S. and international sanctions," some of the lawmakers said in a statement.
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