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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

Whey protein concentrate, a powder that has long been used to fortify sports drinks and infant formula, packs a high-protein punch.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 20, 2026

Commerce Department committed $2 billion to fortify its domestic quantum supply chain, acquiring stakes in companies.

From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 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

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

It’s what fortifies our bodies and keeps us curious.

From Salon ● May 25, 2026

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

When she learns that her dying mother wants to make amends, her anger fortifies her, and she refuses to go to the hospital.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 5, 2024

A shrinking and aging population has huge implications for the economy and for national security as Japan fortifies its military to counter China’s increasingly assertive territorial ambitions.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 2, 2023

Philip II., laws framed by, 18; fortifies Cuba, 54.

From Cuba Past and Present by Richard Davey

And once Stark Industries and Wayne Enterprises bankroll their respective super-squads’ fortified headquarters, they attract the universe’s talent.

From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026

"Confidence and reciprocity are beginning to take shape to open the door to engagement on the most difficult issues," says Gagnon whom we meet inside the UN's vast, heavily fortified compound.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

Along with another islet, Siri, "these islands have been fortified, turned into mini-fortresses with anti-ship missiles", Pierre Razoux from the France-based Mediterranean Foundation for Strategic Studies told AFP.

From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026

Across volatile regions, some critical infrastructure, like desalination plants and data centers, will need to be fortified with layers of reinforced concrete, duplicated to provide backups or potentially relocated underground—at significant cost.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 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

Japan has been steadily fortifying its southwestern islands with missiles and garrisons to defend against attack.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

It is primarily tasked with repairing and fortifying the city’s more than 210,000 streetlamps — a frequent target of copper wire thieves — and maintaining its network of electrical vehicle charging stations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026

There are limits to physically fortifying the cables.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026

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

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

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