If this difference is simply accepted, it will only serve to strengthen stereotypes.
He looked much older than his 37 years, but that only served to strengthen the myth-making about him.
The episode served to strengthen his interest in the subject.
This served to strengthen the Christian middle class, increasing their economic and political power.
Priest hunters were used but only served to strengthen the religion.
Each blast of his cosmic energy only serves to strengthen her.
"We believe it will serve to strengthen our position for future growth in that segment."
At this point, it probably serves to strengthen our club more than anything else.
It will serve to strengthen the view of the scientific basis which work to control climate change must rest on.
This good path serves to strengthen a community rather than a government approach.