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Examples of strengthened

strengthened

In English, many past and present participles of verbs can be used as adjectives. Some of these examples may show the adjective use.

More generally, greater synthesis of research findings and more explicit discussion of explanatory theories and concepts would have strengthened the value of the book.
This should rather have strengthened their original support for the tax, instead of turning them against it.
In a few places the arguments would have been strengthened by use of additional material.
The conjugal bond has strengthened, and has weakened the traditionally strong bonds with siblings, parents and other relatives of the extended family.
In each case, clans further penetrated formal institutions and strengthened their control of the state's economic and political resources.
If anything, the dominion of general medical practice was strengthened.
Some guidance about these resources would have strengthened the book, as would more guidance and encouragement about using journals.
As a result, while the provinces developed and strengthened their own power basis, the center also adjusted its relations with the provinces.
As air breathing increased in importance, the vertebrate larynx strengthened to accommodate additional functions such as optimizing airflow and protecting the lungs from foreign matter.
In addition to its support among the population, the political position of the ombudsman can be strengthened or undermined by its relationship to the media.
The ' hands on ' feel that they bring to the issues is strengthened by short case studies, and more of these would be helpful.
His cultural biographical approach is strengthened by the fact that his discussion is not limited to consideration of houses alone.
With no damage to the overall system, geographical connections can be strengthened or left to decay as the changing flow of capital warrants.
Some of them are not confined and the hard x-ray radiation is strengthened enormously during the whole discharge.
Thus, the effects reported might be strengthened or attenuated if child counts were used for all variables.
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