fortifying

George W. Bush overcame the temptations of drink and found a fortifying faith.

Instead, the DNA goes into self-repair mode, concentrating on fortifying itself.

This did not take place, though the two armies were in close proximity, the enemy being occupied in fortifying his own lines.

The Parliament of England commenced arming the militia and fortifying the towns near the Border.

In February, 1786, he was defeated on a bill for fortifying the dockyards at Plymouth and Portsmouth.

The present Elector is fortifying this Place; but tis carried on so slowly, that twill take up a great deal of Time to finish it.

The custom of fortifying villages evidently spread rapidly during the Bronze and Iron periods.