- past tense form of strengthen.
- past participle of strengthen.
strengthened
Example Sentences
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"Through strengthened domestic protection, climate-responsive planning, and global financial and technical assistance, we can still prevent the first modern extinction of a great ape species."
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
OpenAI has said that it strengthened safety measures, and Chief Executive Sam Altman apologized for failing to alert law enforcement to the perpetrator’s account.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
"Together with Germany we have proposed a strengthened gradual integration process," French President Emmanuel Macron told journalists as he arrived at the summit.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The data since the meeting has only strengthened his hand.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
Riverrun sat athwart the Lannister supply lines, Jason Mallister pointed out; let them bide their time, denying Lord Tywin fresh levies and provisions while they strengthened their defenses and rested their weary troops.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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