Rudolph attends the Olympic Games in Rome. She wins three gold medals in track and field events, solidifying her reputation as one of the fastest women in the world. Rudolph is named Woman Athlete of the Year. Based on its use in the passage, it can be understood that the word solidifying belongs to which of the following word groups?

A
silencing, restraining, suppressing

B
strengthening, reinforcing, emphasizing

C
delaying, hindering, obstructing

D
succeeding, flourishing, thriving