Example Sentences

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The rupiah strengthened after Bank Indonesia’s announcement, while the local benchmark index held on to gains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Yields on US Treasury bonds rose as investors anticipated higher rates, while the dollar strengthened against its main rivals.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

As Sinlaku strengthened over open water, satellites began detecting signs that its effects extended far beyond the storm itself.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

The first minister, who took on the SNP leadership in 2024, said that financial controls had been strengthened.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Her belief in an afterlife was not diminished by Annies death; it had been strengthened, just as it had, years earlier, by Fanny’s death.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman