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121. A poor harvest in 1842, and the imminence of winter, strengthened their determination.

122. My resolve to set up an inquiry into the social security system was strengthened by one other important factor.

123. The networks set up by De Gaulle's eminence grise, Jacques Foccart, were replaced or strengthened.

124. The veranda was on the ground floor and the gallery above has been preserved and strengthened.

125. He made a clever move, though, and actually strengthened the ticket.

126. Heinz suggested that laws and constitutions of countries should be strengthened to make international declarations against torture into enforceable law.

127. They dispute the economic argument, saying the economy would be strengthened by improving energy efficiency.

128. Mr Marshall argued that with a strengthened management team, Railtrack intended to repay passengers' patience.

129. She studied me suspiciously and this strengthened my belief that Ralemberg had his own secrets.

130. The ship's decks will have to be strengthened to carry the extra weight.

131. The dollar strengthened as a result and had the temporary effect of relieving pressure on sterling against the mark.

132. Darwin considered that male traits were strengthened by use and were transmitted in greater amounts to male offspring.

133. If this could be accomplished, the teaching of the master would not only prevail, they would be considerably strengthened.

134. Chapman strengthened his squad by buying Charlie Jones from Nottingham Forest.

135. In my own case it is by self-denial, by acting against my own inclination, that self-control is confirmed and strengthened.

136. Once crowned, his position had divine sanction, was regarded by the church as sacrosanct, and so was considerably strengthened.

137. His own position has been greatly strengthened and the election has been a personal triumph for him.

138. When service No. 1 to North Station was withdrawn,(http://sentencedict.com/strengthened.html) the Promenade service was strengthened to a six-minute headway.

139. He felt her sudden shock of fear and for a moment, almost involuntarily, his hands strengthened on her shoulders.

140. The tiny tracheae, which are strengthened with rings in their walls, do not flatten but shorten and expand like concertinas.

141. In February 1475 the duke's standing in the north west was strengthened by his appointment for life as sheriff of Cumberland.

142. This view is strengthened by the fact that direct stimulation of the brain can produce sensory impressions in patients undergoing brain surgery.

143. There had been speculation that Mr Mugabe would be challenged at the congress, but he strengthened his control over the party.

144. Our decision was strengthened by the fact that we were able to buy materials direct from the Devon suppliers.

145. The Scholarships, Grants and Awards have been strengthened for 1993 with the addition of several new ones.

146. In a decree of October 1856 he strengthened the hand of provincial governors.

147. The muscles are strengthened by an increased flow of blood, as are the ligaments that attach them to the bones.

148. At the same time, the political hand of congressional Democrats is strengthened.

149. Buildings must be strengthened to prevent collapse from an earthquake.

150. Patrick has given orders for it to be strengthened further, at Edward's expense.