was strengthening
- past progressive of strengthen.
Example Sentences
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The euro was strengthening against the dollar, which broadly weakened.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 19, 2025
The UK government said at the time it was strengthening the tax to ensure North Sea oil and gas producers contribute their fair share towards the energy transition.
From BBC ● May 7, 2025
The local Dagestani government said earlier that it was strengthening security measures across the republic, which is home to about 3 million people.
From Reuters ● Oct. 30, 2023
Moore defended the department’s response, saying he had ordered audits of officers’ body camera use and was strengthening internal systems for flagging problematic behavior.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2023
The breeze was strengthening as we pulled away from the pier.
From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk
