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The mayor’s office said it had strengthened internal controls, while challenging some of the inspector general’s “characterizations and implications” about the spending.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

They added that Partou had strengthened its approach to safeguarding as a result of recommendations made following an independent review.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

MedExpress told the BBC that as a result of the ASA ban, it had "strengthened our internal sign-off processes, introduced additional sensitivity checks, and enhanced advertising governance across all conditions and categories we serve."

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025

The company said it had strengthened its parental controls, while California has enacted legislation regulating chatbots.

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

His sleep had strengthened him, but he suffered great hunger for he had not eaten for two days, and the time was long past when he could ward off hunger.

From "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse