The agreement strengthened the weapons inspectors, while the alternative would have ended their work.

In addition, the agreement strengthens the musicians' role by giving them veto power over recording projects.

The agreement will further strengthen our already successful safety partnership.

In such cases a written agreement can strengthen your case and perhaps save you some money.

But a spokesman for lawyers in several of the suits argued yesterday that the agreement would strengthen the plaintiffs' case.

The agreement strengthens an American brand with a family legacy that has sometimes been marked by controversy.

Both companies said the agreement would strengthen their ability to offer services that patients want and provide nationwide coverage for big employers.

These agreements will strengthen our efforts in fighting crime in today's globalised world.

The agreement also strengthens the Community approach and improves the working of both institutions.

I believe the agreement on this package will strengthen our economic surveillance mechanisms at European level.