Example Sentences

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The U.S. dollar was strengthening as investors turned to the currency as a haven asset in the face of the Iran conflict.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

The euro was strengthening against the dollar, which broadly weakened.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

Toyota said in a statement that it was strengthening its governance practices and had clarified the roles and expectations of its executives and redefined how it assesses the independence of directors.

From New York Times • Jun. 19, 2024

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

And gradually, he became aware that the light was strengthening.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer