Sentence examples for strengthen the groups from inspiring English sources

The MP for Birkenhead said his proposal would enable the Lords to represent the "moral aspirations" of the nation, kickstart Lords reform after it was killed off by the Conservatives last year and strengthen the groups that make up David Cameron's Big Society.

She said the award would strengthen the group's campaigns.

The global downturn may strengthen the group internally.

Or it can strengthen the group paid to dig it.

Add to this basic mechanistic selection for cooperation the human capacity to recognize and reward behaviors that strengthen the group -- the tribe, the state, the church, the platoon -- and selflessness thrives and multiplies.

Lewis needs to raise up to £3bn to strengthen the group's finances and is listening to offers for Dunnhumby, the data analytics business that powers the store card loyalty scheme and is thought to be worth about £2bn.

While the Haqqanis do not have clout over fighters in the south, Mansoor's death could further strengthen the group's position within the insurgency, making reconciliation even more unattainable.

The six countries, which have formed a loose economic and security alliance called the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, had long "been threatened by terrorism and drugs" from Afghanistan, the statement said, adding that they "have actively participated in the international alliance against terrorism and have adopted measures to further strengthen the group's antiterrorism work.

"FirstLight will complement GDF Suez LNGG and gas business in North America and will strengthen the group's existing power generating assets and retail activities in New England and eastern Canada and will solidify our presence in a sizable and growing electricity market," Dirk Beeuwsaert, chief executive of GDF Suez, said in a statement.

The bank said that the "recapitalisation measures strengthen the group's solvency, liquidity and stability".

Work in progress includes other, smaller deals to strengthen the group's European presence.