1. The country's economic strength is declining.

2. Additional economic strength is provided by the power stations and through tax revenue.

3. As the economic strength of the European Community grew, its competition with the United States intensified.

4. Steady industrial growth, rising exports and sound foreign exchange reserves are all signs of growing economic strength and resilience.

5. As you know, the term BRIC actually came into existence because of the combined economic strength of these four countries.

6. Rich in resources and surrounded by water, Auckland is a vibrant, modern city where natural wonder, cultural diversity, youthful energy and economic strength combine to make us the engine of Aotearoa New Zealand, and the nation’s gateway to the world.