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strengthen in the final stages

[/ˈstreŋθən ɪn ðə ˈfaɪnəl ˈsteɪdʒɪz/]
verb phrase
fortalecer nas etapas finais
1. To become stronger or more intense towards the end of a process, competition, or event
The team managed to strengthen in the final stages of the match and won the game.
O time conseguiu se fortalecer nas etapas finais da partida e venceu o jogo.
2. To increase in power, resolve, or determination as a situation approaches its conclusion
Her confidence strengthened in the final stages of the negotiation.
Sua confiança se fortaleceu nas etapas finais da negociação.
Synonyms
gain momentum towards the endfinish strongbuild strength at the endintensify in the closing stages
Antonyms
weaken in the final stagesfade towards the endlose strength at the endfalter in closing stages

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fortalecer nas etapas finais
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
se fortalecer no final
More colloquial, shorter form commonly used
São Paulo
ganhar força nas etapas finais
Alternative phrasing using 'ganhar força' (gain strength)
Portugal
fortalecer nas fases finais
Uses 'fases' instead of 'etapas'; both are acceptable

Related Idioms & Phrases

finish strong
come home strong
stretch run
in the home stretch
down the stretch
save the best for last
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