fortifying

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Japan plays a critical role: It hosts major American bases and has been steadily fortifying its southwestern flank, a chain of islands stretching from Okinawa to Yonaguni, some 70 miles from Taiwan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

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

One of the newest members of NATO, Finland, is fortifying a portion of its 800-mile border with Russia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

“This Institute is the safest place in the world, I assure you. So many great Marvellians lent their marvels to fortifying it.”

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton