fortification

Example Sentences

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This fortification made the cells sturdier, letting them survive toxic stressors that would kill ordinary E. coli.

From Scientific American

If Bakhmut fell, Chasiv Yar would probably be next to come under Russian attack according to military analysts, though it is on higher ground and Ukrainian forces are believed to have built defensive fortifications nearby.

From Reuters

That's why Russia has been digging extensive, layered fortifications to ensure its troops will be far more entrenched than when they were chased out of Ukraine's northeast and Kherson city, the satellite images show.

From Reuters

A muted Russian offensive that began in March failed to make appreciable gains, and Russian forces have concentrated instead on building up fortifications in the areas still in their possession.

From Washington Times

“Every time they attack us from a new angle, we put up new fortifications.”

From New York Times