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fortify

[fawr-tuh-fahy] / ˈfɔr təˌfaɪ /




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Chicago Bears: Zion Young, Edge, Missouri — Lots of talent on offense, but the Bears need to do everything they can to fortify their defense.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Investors may be watching the partnership, which lets both Apple and Amazon fortify their positions in the tech sphere.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

After a bruising property downturn and years of economic uncertainty, families appear determined to fortify their balance sheets first — and spend later.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

New software techniques and extensions need to be developed to detect and fortify quantum programs against security threats.

From Science Daily • Jan. 20, 2026

His voice did not waver, to fortify Cora as much as himself.

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




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