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fortify

[fawr-tuh-fahy] / ˈfɔr təˌfaɪ /




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The company needs to get Starship regularly flying to handle lunar missions for NASA, fortify its Starlink network and, in the future, deploy artificial-intelligence satellites.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

He has tried to fortify the land, closing off gateways, putting in concrete blocks or piles of logs, and digging rows of deep ditches to make it undrivable.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

Vitamin D3 has a modifying effect on the immune system that could fortify the body against viral and bacterial diseases.

From Science Daily May 23, 2026

Japan committed to a $550 billion investment program to help fortify Western economies from reliance on—and competition from—China.

From Barron's May 20, 2026

And so, as Jaimito snored away, Dede began devising a little exercise to distract her mind and fortify her spirit.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez

Prebiotic fiber, from sources like legumes, fortifies the good bacteria in your digestive system and, in turn, benefits your metabolism and immune system.

From MarketWatch May 10, 2026

“Investing in strong and experienced leadership fortifies public safety for residents,” said a spokesperson for council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson, who chairs the employee relations committee.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 24, 2026

Every hour between the premiere and finale fortifies our understanding of all the Enterprise crew stands to lose if the Gorn were to defeat them.

From Salon Aug. 11, 2023

The deal, announced Tuesday, fortifies the interior of the Steelers offensive line as Pittsburgh builds around second-year quarterback Kenny Pickett.

From Seattle Times Mar. 21, 2023

The writer replies in the negative, and fortifies his opinion by the authority of a bull of Clement VIII., against violating the seal of confession.

From Guy Fawkes or A Complete History Of The Gunpowder Treason, A.D. 1605 by Lathbury, Thomas

That's where she was born, in the so-called Hermit Kingdom, just north of the heavily fortified border with South Korea.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

In 1944 the British Royal Air Force targeted the palace directly while the boy king sheltered in a fortified bunker.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

Foods such as dairy products, leafy green vegetables and fortified products are common dietary sources.

From Science Daily Jun. 25, 2026

"And it's strength on both sides of the Atlantic, fortified by readiness, shared military capabilities and an unwavering political will," he added.

From Barron's Jun. 6, 2026

Horan’s team was sent to one of the new fortified villages north of Saigon, reached by a narrow, pothole-filled dirt road, barely passable in their open jeep.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge

Iran has been fortifying an underground complex near one of its nuclear facilities, according to analysis of new satellite images.

From BBC Feb. 12, 2026

He was speaking to the fortifying feeling of confidence and control that comes from knowing why we use the words that we do.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 19, 2025

In his 2021 book, “The Real Anthony Fauci,” Kennedy defines this as “preventing disease by fortifying the immune system through nutrition and by reducing exposures to environmental toxins and stresses.”

From Salon Nov. 29, 2025

For tribes directly linked to Chuckwalla, the emphasis now is on cementing a healthier relationship with the government and fortifying their bond with the land.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 12, 2025

Lander impressed her mightily, every one of his visits fortifying her for days after.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead




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