Commission members made 106 specific recommendations to strengthen Howard's academic standing.

Rothmann strengthened his standing by gaining more converts to his position.

The University is determined to continue to strengthen its standing as a world-class university in respect of its research.

Both acquisitions further strengthened Jabil's global standing within the medical, communications, industrial, mobile phone technology and aerospace industries.

Taking either of the two large opposition parties into his government would strengthen his standing when negotiating a deal with the Palestinians.

Mutual fund shareholders who think they might want their fund company to go public to strengthen its financial standing should consider the potential conflicts.

Citicorp's move has strengthened its own standing as the most important American bank.

Will she proudly tout her support of affirmative action and make a concerted effort to strengthen her standing among black voters?

He joins the ranks of numerous lawmakers in both parties who use such committees to strengthen their standing and influence or seek higher office.

"We strengthened Israel's international standing," he said.