Example Sentences

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Much of this year’s chip rally is rooted in strengthening fundamentals.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Korea has emerged as what senior U.S. officials have described as a “model ally”—contributing to America’s industrial revitalization through investment, strengthening shared technological competitiveness, and assuming greater responsibility for our shared defense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

For example, Amazon has been steadily strengthening its partnership with Anthropic, investing $5 billion in the Claude creator in April.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

"This rising uncertainty, alongside elevated fuel prices, acts as an incremental driver strengthening the case for EVs," says Nomura, the Japanese brokerage.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“Which it is well beknown to yourself, Pip,” returned Joe, strengthening his former mixture of argumentation, confidence, and politeness, “that it were the wish of your own hart.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens