were strengthening
- past progressive of strengthen.
Example Sentences
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At the same time, El Niño conditions in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific were strengthening during late spring 2026, a pattern that can increase the likelihood of heavy rainfall across the U.S.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 18, 2026
Wind and rain were strengthening across North Carolina, which had more than 140,000 power outages as of 4:30 p.m.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 30, 2022
“They let us know that they were strengthening the power lines and the distribution lines for when the Category 3, 4, 5 hurricanes come.”
From New York Times ● May 31, 2022
Both told the BBC they were strengthening existing services.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2021
Farther along the trench, which spades and feverish hands were strengthening, two men stood, and the Senior Captain knew that the moment he dreaded had come.
From With Haig on the Somme by Webb, Archibald
