I.Q. is supposed to stabilize and solidify at the age of eight.

But, by now, you're probably asking, how am I planning to solidify a sand dune?

Dendrite growth is the common form of crystal growth encountered when metals, alloys, and many other materials solidify in most industrial processes.

Here I am, playing the part of the mad scientist, working with the bugs at UCL in London, trying to solidify them.

UN Habitat launched an aggressive campaign to solidify its financial base to carry out and improve the delivery of its approved work programme.

All we need to do is solidify the parts that we need to be solid, and then excavate the sand, and we have our architecture.

13. Takes note of steps taken by the Pacific Islands Forum to solidify its partnership with non State actors in the region in promoting governance and sustainable development issues

24. Takes note of the steps taken by the Pacific Islands Forum to solidify its partnership with non State actors in the region in promoting governance and sustainable development issues

They solidify progress made during the preceding period, particularly concerning the discriminatory nature of denying housing to a person based on the fact that he or she is a social assistance recipient.

To be sure, the rebels have made some progress. They have created four regional military councils, which have helped to consolidate leadership and solidify their control over significant areas of the country, particularly near the Turkish border.

If they affect Russia s entire economy, hitting ordinary citizens the hardest, popular support for Putin s regime may solidify further. Of course, an economic slowdown could erode Putin s popular support, which is based on the gains in living standards made under his leadership.

In the end, Putin has what history left him not ideas, just a faction yearning to consolidate its grip on power. Lenin and Trotsky needed a party to make their ideology a reality Putin and Medvedev are devising an ideology to solidify their party.

Just as global imbalances were not built up overnight, nor will they be solved quickly. The aim of multilateral consultation was not to seek to solve imbalances in one fell swoop, but rather to solidify agreement on a medium term approach that could reduce imbalances gradually over time.

In the US, many companies expect major budgetary reform but they are not yet able to assess the impact on their future operating profits. In Europe, politicians are aware of the need for major structural reforms, including those required to solidify regional integration but companies lack adequate clarity about the components of such reforms.

In the aftermath of the bilateral relationship s ill fated reset, Russia has been eager to maintain its global position as a foil to the US, causing many people on both sides to revert to a Cold War mentality. By falling into this trap, the US has provided President Vladimir Putin with endless fodder to score political points and solidify his domestic position.

Moreover, while an air strike might set back Iran s program by a few years, it would solidify nationalist support for the government and the nuclear program, particularly because one attack would not be enough. The process of protracted strikes could thwart positive political changes among the younger generation, thus reducing the chances of a more democratic and benign Iran emerging in the future.