- present participle of fortify.
fortifying
Example Sentences
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City officials have been frantically preparing for Rachel, building sand berms and fortifying vulnerable areas with sandbags.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026
Mr. Warrick revisits the outlaw, fortifying the story with declassified Central Intelligence Agency cables, police depositions and his own interview with Ramírez.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
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
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
