1.   The balance of the proceeds will be used to strengthen the balance sheet.

2.   If they are, there will be no need for an extra bridge and the projected cost of a second bridge could be used to strengthen the present structure.

3.   Although the EPA studies assume that no cleanup measures will be taken, matching numbers to human health is likely to be used to strengthen the case for dredging.

4.   A week ago, a steroid extracted from seaweed -- used to strengthen the root system -- was sprayed on the grass.

5.   But aid can be effective in relieving poverty if it is used to strengthen civil society and nurture reform.

6.   He said the money would be used to strengthen Medicare, the federal program that provides health care to the elderly.

7.   He said the funds recovered from the companies would be used to strengthen Medicare.

8.   In the third, stem cells were used to strengthen pig hearts.

9.   Molybdenum is a material used to strengthen steel.