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verb

past tense of enrich
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Recent Examples of enriched
Adjective
Iran's enriched uranium stockpile has been a major sticking point in negotiations between the United States and Iran to end the war, with Trump insisting Iran give it up. Francois Murphy, USA Today, 4 June 2026 Demand projections for enriched uranium have also been revised upward in recent years. Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026 Rubio told the Senate committee yesterday that Iran had to get rid of the enriched uranium and that the move would not lead to sanctions relief for Iran or any other financial incentives. Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026 Trump will only make a deal that satisfies his red lines, the official said, referring to the president’s demands that Iran must abandon its nuclear program, give up its enriched uranium supplies and open the Strait of Hormuz. Kate Sullivan, Fortune, 30 May 2026 Iran would also reportedly agree not to pursue a nuclear weapon and begin discussions on how to dispose of its enriched uranium. Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 Iran, which maintains that its nuclear program is solely for civilian purposes, has been reluctant to commit to giving up its enriched uranium stockpile, and instead said that its nuclear program will be up for discussion at a later point, not as part of the initial framework agreement. Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 28 May 2026 Peace talks face a key hurdle in Tehran’s insistence on keeping enriched uranium stockpile within the country and levying tolls for passage via the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 25 May 2026 Delicate, enriched breads like brioche or challah will dry out quickly, and crusty breads like sourdough, baguettes, and bagels can lose their crisp exteriors and become tough. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
Verb
If a star consumes them, its outer layers become chemically enriched, which can be detected from afar. Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026 Of that total, more than 970 pounds were enriched up to 60%. Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 6 June 2026 Iran has yet to inform the IAEA of the fate of its stocks of low- and highly enriched uranium (LEU and HEU), including uranium enriched to up to 60% purity, a short step from the roughly 90% of weapons grade. Francois Murphy, USA Today, 4 June 2026 Gruyère is also excellent in a Mashed Potato Casserole, enriched with cream cheese, butter, and half-and-half. Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 3 June 2026 His contributions to our music and his friendship enriched our lives beyond measure. Katie Simons, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026 Uranium is a key nuclear fuel that can be used to build a nuclear bomb if enriched to high levels. Tim Lister, CNN Money, 30 May 2026 The formula is enriched with peptides for a touch of nourishing skin care benefits. Jenny Berg, Glamour, 29 May 2026 The Islamic Republic has 972 pounds of uranium that is enriched up to 60% purity, a short, technical step from weapons-grade levels of 90%, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency. Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enriched
Adjective
  • One recent video shows marines from the Sever and Tsentr groups training for assaults against Ukrainian fortified positions, with drones integrated into the assault force to provide reconnaissance and fire support.
    Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
  • Over the past decade, Beijing transformed several reefs and outcroppings in the Spratly Islands into fortified artificial islands equipped with airfields, deep-water ports, radar systems and missile sites.
    James LaPorta, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Adjective
  • Prevent ant hills by maintaining trimmed grass, removing debris, tilling soil, and planting pest-repellent herbs like mint or basil.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
  • Air drying your un-trimmed hair might feel flat and weighed down, making some of the features in your face feel out of proportion.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 30 May 2026
Verb
  • With the win, the Fever improved to 6-5 ahead of their next game on Thursday against the Chicago Sky.
    Ian Miller, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
  • Consecutive weeks of May showers dropped 6-10 inches of rain and significantly improved drought conditions in central and North Georgia, according to the National Weather Service.
    Alex Nettles, AJC.com, 9 June 2026
Verb
  • Lester’s, the hotel’s restaurant, will open in the annex next door in summer 2026, but a full breakfast is served daily in the cozy on-site bar adorned with nautical paintings.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
  • Each chair was also adorned with a handmade fan to ward off the late afternoon heat, according to Italian media.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
Adjective
  • Some studies suggest that non-nutritive sweeteners can change your metabolism, affecting your insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 3 June 2026
  • They’re typically sweetened with artificial or non-nutritive sweeteners, such as aspartame or sucralose, which don’t raise blood sugar levels.
    Caitlin Beale, Health, 20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Ronaldo is among the most famous, most decorated and wealthiest players ever to step on a soccer pitch.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 May 2026
  • Australian authorities have arrested and charged the country's most decorated living soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, 47, with five war crime murders allegedly committed during the war in Afghanistan.
    Elaine Mallon, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • What Doremus has done though, is to make his own thing with a similar concept, a film greatly enhanced by the lilting presence of Clarke, who is wonderful in this role(s), showing us the glory of fate, and its price.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 5 June 2026
  • The tank has been enhanced as part of a beautification of the island.
    Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
Adjective
  • Lawson said the district’s goal was to provide students with nutritious meals year-round.
    Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
  • Eating a nutritious, whole-foods diet will naturally support your daily magnesium intake.
    Laura Schober, Health, 11 June 2026

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