Sentence examples for were strengthening from inspiring English sources
verb
To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify; to reinforce.
- To strengthen a limb, a bridge, an army
Among his last great causes were strengthening Social Security and attacking government secrecy.
Before Friday's report, there had been positive signs that the US economy and the jobs market were strengthening.
The men, SpectraSite employees, were strengthening the tower before installing more equipment on it, Mr. Johnson said.
The hosts were strengthening their grip on a piece of Waterford Crystal, a matter offset by an American afternoon comeback.
The Pakistani officials interviewed said that they had firsthand knowledge of the connections, though they denied that the ties were strengthening the insurgency.
The prime minister said it was worth reflecting why after six years in power, the Conservatives were strengthening their position in councils.
Balance sheets and risk controls were strengthened.
And in fact, benefits were strengthened".
Borders in El Paso, San Diego and Arizona were strengthened.
But we were strengthened during the 1980s.
Three areas in each beam were strengthened.
