verb
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
strengthen a bond
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Sharing experiences strengthens bonds with friends.
strengthen sb’s position (= give someone a bigger advantage )
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People said that he used the conflict to strengthen his own position.
strengthen/build up your muscles (= make them stronger )
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If you strengthen the muscles in your back you are less likely to have back problems.
strengthened...resolve
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Recent events strengthened her resolve to find out the truth.
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ ADVERB
also
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Cambrian Coast line services were also strengthened .
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The banks are also strengthening their links with university researchers.
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The epidemiological critique has also strengthened .
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It will cleanse, condition and also strengthen your hair.
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The foreground is also strengthened with the same sweeping strokes.
considerably
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The customer base was considerably strengthened and a variety of new products launched.
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If this could be accomplished, the teaching of the master would not only prevail, they would be considerably strengthened .
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Once crowned, his position had divine sanction, was regarded by the church as sacrosanct, and so was considerably strengthened .
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In a short period of rapid theoretical development the emergent core of regional planning principles and practices strengthened considerably .
further
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This will further strengthen the company and ensure that it is well set up to face the next decade with confidence.
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The radical right's anxieties had been further strengthened by the effects of the Bolshevik revolution of 1917.
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Patrick has given orders for it to be strengthened further , at Edward's expense.
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The Faculty's commitment to research has recently been strengthened further by new appointments to seven Chairs.
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The Länder had considerable financial independence and their position in the Bundesrat further strengthened their powers.
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New signings David James and Paul Stewart have further strengthened a strong squad that has been rejuvenated in the last year.
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There are already strong business links which will be further strengthened .
greatly
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Nuclear nervousness predates Chernobyl; but what happened there greatly strengthened it.
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Remember, professionally speaking, there is here the exciting potential for greatly strengthening the teaching aspect of the library media program.
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We make it impossible to use, when in fact that voice might greatly strengthen our writing.
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His own position has been greatly strengthened and the election has been a personal triumph for him.
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These new committees have greatly strengthened the House so far as controlling the Executive is concerned.
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But Asquith's refusal greatly strengthened the Unionist position. as it left Lloyd George wholly dependent on his allies.
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This move has greatly strengthened the regulatory force of accounting standards.
thus
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The first section focuses on changing counterproductive patterns of communication between parents and children, thus strengthening family relationships.
■ NOUN
ability
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International investment agreements need to strengthen governments' ability to stand up to corporations.
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In retrospect, I realize that this strengthened my ability to become an effective leader.
argument
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The coveted contract helps strengthen arguments proposing Tuxedo as a defacto standard.
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The new surge of complaints could strengthen the argument that Britain needs to frame more acceptable noise legislation.
balance
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The balance of the proceeds will be used to strengthen the balance sheet.
bond
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He still believed that lovemaking was a sign and a strengthening of the sacramental bond between two people.
case
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Contextual and generic considerations strengthen this case .
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The White House seeks to strengthen the case for its faith-based initiative.
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Galileo and Kepler certainly strengthened the case in favour of the Copernican theory.
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He believes that ScotRail's 9 percent increase in revenue over the past year has strengthened his case for a buy-out.
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Fundholding strengthens the case for pharmacists working in health centres.
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This strengthens the case for powers to be granted to the United Nations to deal with such conflicts.
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Their absence strengthened the case against Lorton.
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Labour's acceptance of the market strengthens the increasingly powerful case for government intervening selectively.
commitment
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The federal government also has strengthened its commitment to early childhood programs.
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Ministers were influenced by three factors in their decision to strengthen commitment to the games.
community
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By the same token we must strengthen our communities and our sense of community.
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The Catholic Church is actively promoting the celebrations as a way to strengthen family and community ties and distract kids from gangs.
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Community organizing indirectly produces positive health impacts, through strengthening social networks, community participation, psychological empowerment, and community competence.
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In particular, the new government announced policies to strengthen community control of development.
control
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There had been speculation that Mr Mugabe would be challenged at the congress, but he strengthened his control over the party.
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In particular, the new government announced policies to strengthen community control of development.
economy
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But now a strengthening California economy , spearheaded by a boom in Silicon Valley, has sent prices modestly upward.
effort
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Part of the reason is the government's effort to strengthen the security forces.
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Omar Hassan Ahmad al-Bashir, was interpreted as an effort to strengthen the executive and to broaden the government's representation.
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Despite recent efforts to strengthen it, modernization theory has few academic supporters today.
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This effort has been strengthened by Police input into driver training schools operated by both major Lothian based bus companies.
family
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We're trying our best to strengthen the family and make men more conscious of women's rights.
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The Catholic Church is actively promoting the celebrations as a way to strengthen family and community ties and distract kids from gangs.
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Even gifts made to individuals are as a rule intended to strengthen family links.
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The first section focuses on changing counterproductive patterns of communication between parents and children, thus strengthening family relationships.
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Here, the strengthening of family values and citizenship go hand in hand.
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Every public official is dedicated to strengthening the family .
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This should, if anything, strengthen the family and encourage childbearing.
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Beyond attracting talented workers, workplace-based educa-tional programs for dads may help support the organizational mission by strengthening families .
forces
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Part of the reason is the government's effort to strengthen the security forces .
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Concessions strengthened the forces arrayed against it; reaction guaranteed renewed revolutionary protest.
government
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There are other ways too of strengthening the hand of governments .
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He followed his re-election with a Cabinet reshuffle designed to strengthen support within the government for his market-oriented economic reforms.
hand
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This exercise is also designed to strengthen your hands and arms but is more advanced than the last one.
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Up to a point, it is bound to strengthen the hand of reformers.
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But if it were granted it would significantly strengthen the conservationists' hand politically.
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My connection to a politically active national organization had strengthened my hand immeasurably.
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This weakened the Section's influence at a crucial time and correspondingly strengthened the hand of the Treasury.
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Others strengthened weak hands by molding clay.
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Campbell believed he could strengthen his hand by making an example of a council member in order to demonstrate where power lay.
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Patten promises to strengthen hand of pollution agency.
hold
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Despite its many inadequacies, it gives us some picture of Sussex life as the Normans strengthened their hold .
law
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In particular, they wanted to strengthen the law against badger digging.
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We will strengthen equality before the law and equality of opportunity for the majority of the population - women.
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It asked for their support in getting the law changed, and the guidelines strengthened by law.
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That involves strengthening laws , and enforcing them-hard in states cursed by corruption.
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The aim of the 1911 Act was to strengthen the law against spying.
link
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Even gifts made to individuals are as a rule intended to strengthen family links .
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The banks are also strengthening their links with university researchers.
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Worse still, our elected representatives, far from strengthening their links with voters, actually become less accountable to them.
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Active steps were also taken to strengthen links with local trade unions.
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The Reception was a great success, and strengthened still further the link between the School and the Company.
links
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Even gifts made to individuals are as a rule intended to strengthen family links .
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The banks are also strengthening their links with university researchers.
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Worse still, our elected representatives, far from strengthening their links with voters, actually become less accountable to them.
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Active steps were also taken to strengthen links with local trade unions.
market
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The directive is designed to ease labour market restrictions and strengthen the single market.
muscle
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The good news is that you can strengthen pelvic floor muscles through exercises.
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For example, football players should focus strengthening lower extremity muscles .
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This week she has devised the Oblique Crunch, to strengthen abdominal muscles .
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The group strengthened like a muscle .
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He joined in exercise classes to stretch and strengthen his muscles , and consequently became increasingly disabled.
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This situation will respond to exercises directed at strengthening the muscles .
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They will be able to advise you and may recommend exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles or other treatment.
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Treatment often begins with simple Kegel exercises designed to strengthen pelvic muscles .
policy
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Will your new policy mean a strengthening of relations with the United States?
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In particular, the new government announced policies to strengthen community control of development.
position
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His own position has been greatly strengthened and the election has been a personal triumph for him.
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With the acquisition of Normandy from its Angevin rulers in 1204, Philip's position was strengthened .
power
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This particular proposal was not carried further, but the ensuing legislation did strengthen the powers for making agreements.
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Are government institutions strong enough to withstand a strengthened executive power ?
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A series of Acts followed which strengthened the powers of magistrates.
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We intend to strengthen our confiscatory powers still further.
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The Länder had considerable financial independence and their position in the Bundesrat further strengthened their powers .
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This strengthens the case for powers to be granted to the United Nations to deal with such conflicts.
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His new wife was Beatrice of Burgundy, and the marriage was part of the complex Second Plan to strengthen imperial power .
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Jana's work is based on the belief that exploring creative expression is one way of finding and strengthening our inner power .
presence
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Mr Bulder's appointment is another key strategic move by Verio to strengthen its global presence .
relationship
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However, the level of conversation that really deepens and strengthens a relationship goes deeper than facts, ideas and opinions.
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On the contrary, it will strengthen the relationship .
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Nobody should be forced to be dependent on others, but strengthening people's relationships with the state is no alternative.
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Legalization also appears to have strengthened relationships between amnesty recipients and their relatives living abroad.
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The program's goal is to encourage and strengthen supplier relationships and improve communication by defining customer - supplier expectations.
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The first section focuses on changing counterproductive patterns of communication between parents and children, thus strengthening family relationships .
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Create Daily Rituals for Connection How can you strengthen your relationship on a daily basis?
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They are powerful ways to strengthen your marital relationship , keeping it rich, rewarding, and fun.
resolve
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It shows them up for what they really are, and only strengthens my resolve .
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Undoubtedly Margaret helped strengthen her resolve .
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She felt her anger grow colder, not hot, strengthening her resolve .
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The resulting humiliation should serve to strengthen your resolve .
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He clenched his fists at his sides to strengthen his resolve .
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In fact, the courage shown by their martyred brothers and sisters had only strengthened their resolve to persevere.
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Their move away from video, while strengthening a resolve with the fans, has been strongly criticised within business circles.
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Her defiance also seemed to strengthen Roy's resolve to put up with the treatment and get well.
role
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Each group alters the leadership roles to strengthen the task-oriented role at the expense of the maintenance role.
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The event is crucial in strengthening the role of the Commonwealth Judo Association.
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The report emphasises the need to strengthen the roles of primary care and of acute local hospitals.
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Dublin-based director Brian Merriman has re-written the famous old show, strengthening some roles and re-shaping others to suit modern tastes.
squad
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Lawrence could strengthen his squad for a final promotion push.
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New signings David James and Paul Stewart have further strengthened a strong squad that has been rejuvenated in the last year.
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Chapman strengthened his squad by buying Charlie Jones from Nottingham Forest.
system
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However, his own plans rely on strengthening the central system .
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The close relationship of the Metro East center to the other regional centers which strengthens the statewide support system . 5.
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Aromatherapy, in common with other natural therapies, aims to strengthen the immune system .
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The greatest challenge is strengthening judicial systems , which in some countries have long been susceptible to bribery or political pressure.
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This will help to strengthen the capital budgeting system and should produce more satisfactory projects.
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Another key issue for the fund is to define the balance between supplying new commodities and strengthening health systems .
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The Auld review will also contain a series of recommendations aimed at strengthening the jury system .
team
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Mr Marshall argued that with a strengthened management team , Railtrack intended to repay passengers' patience.
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His partnership strengthened the Balbirnie team in shareholding terms, broadening its equity base.
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But he lost out on the First Division title because he was reluctant to strengthen the team .
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Then he was drafted into Laura's studio where his technical expertise was critical in strengthening the developing team .
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To meet the challenge we have strengthened our management team to provide the foundation for further soundly based growth.
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Leadership training programmes are being set up to strengthen team building and the working skills that go with it.
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His milling design skills were soon recognised by, then responsible for engineering, who recruited to strengthen his team .
tie
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A wide variety of valuable lessons is learned at such times when the pupils strengthen their ties with the School Community.
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The Catholic Church is actively promoting the celebrations as a way to strengthen family and community ties and distract kids from gangs.
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Only in a prosperous and well-governed Britain can we strengthen the ties of our community.
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They strengthen the ties between students and potential employers.
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Both sides agreed to strengthen political ties with regular consultations at foreign minister level.
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When all goes well during this time, a gradual strengthening of ties between parent and infant occurs.
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The Pittsburgh-based Westinghouse is sharply reducing its longstanding role as a military contractor in order to strengthen ties to the entertainment industry.
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Forbes also is strengthening his ties to Republicans in Congress, even as he continues to play the outsider.
■ VERB
aim
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Aromatherapy, in common with other natural therapies, aims to strengthen the immune system.
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The Auld review will also contain a series of recommendations aimed at strengthening the jury system.
design
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Incentive systems should be designed to promote and strengthen the social purposes and values of the organisation.
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First, some of the economic functions of government are designed to strengthen and facilitate the operation of the market system.
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Treatment often begins with simple Kegel exercises designed to strengthen pelvic muscles.
help
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Some can also help to strengthen thin and weak hair whilst others help hair look fuller and healthier.
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Undoubtedly Margaret helped strengthen her resolve.
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It will also help strengthen nails and moisturise cuticles.
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Recruited to the board by Hooker, Bok said he had tried to help him strengthen the university.
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The exercises will help protect and strengthen her back in the future.
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Skill Standards Another way in which employer organizations can help strengthen preparation for work is through the development of skill standards.
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The third exercise, leg lifts, is to help strengthen your back.
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This will help to strengthen the capital budgeting system and should produce more satisfactory projects.
need
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Economically, thinner ply is preferable, but needs strengthening to prevent curved steps.
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It still needs to be strengthened .
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At the same time, you will need to strengthen your hair so that you can have it straightened successfully.
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As in Boston, this underlined the extent to which students' prior academic preparation needed to be strengthened .
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International investment agreements need to strengthen governments' ability to stand up to corporations.
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Pat Choate and I will fight for the reforms that are needed to strengthen our great nation.
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It was all she needed to strengthen what he had told her - that Maria Luisa was not in his heart.
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He said that it needed strengthening in the northern province.
seek
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Liverpool's interest is believed to be in either Barton or central defender Scales as Graeme Souness seeks to strengthen his defence.
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The White House seeks to strengthen the case for its faith-based initiative.
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At a time of large-scale privatization, one should be seeking to strengthen competition policy.
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Last September, seeking to strengthen his growing congregation and acknowledge its existence in the community at large, Rev.
serve
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The resulting humiliation should serve to strengthen your resolve.
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If this difference is simply accepted, it will only serve to strengthen stereotypes.
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But his insistence that she leave everything to him had only served to strengthen her determination to be independent.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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A poor harvest in 1842, and the imminence of winter, strengthened their determination.
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a set of exercises to strengthen the leg muscles
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Ali's testimony seems to have strengthened the case for the prosecution.
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I've started swimming to strengthen my upper body.
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The dollar has steadily strengthened against the yen in recent weeks.
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The President's first priority was to strengthen the economy.
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The quarrel only served to strengthen my resolve to start out on my own.
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The ship's decks will have to be strengthened to carry the extra weight.
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The walls were strengthened with steel rods.
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We're looking for ways to strengthen our sales team.
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Woolley felt certain that he had made an important discovery and his conviction was strengthened as more evidence came to light.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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And conceivably the rugged traits which permit of survival in this contest are passed on to strengthen the generations that follow.
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Heinz suggested that laws and constitutions of countries should be strengthened to make international declarations against torture into enforceable law.
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It shows them up for what they really are, and only strengthens my resolve.
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Recruited to the board by Hooker, Bok said he had tried to help him strengthen the university.
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Should we buy euros in an attempt to strengthen what is an insecure currency?
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Spiritual healing aims to correct these deep-seated imbalances by strengthening the flow of the life-force and removing any negative forces or imbalances.
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The first section focuses on changing counterproductive patterns of communication between parents and children, thus strengthening family relationships.