bulwark
noun
a wall of earth or other material built for defense; rampart.
bulwarking
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present participleof bulwark.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The lesson wasn’t about which class of stocks is safer, but rather that diversification means not only bulwarking your portfolio against downturns but also enhancing your chances of long-term success.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
In addition to bulwarking security, many are bunkering from reporters who have descended on a normally sleepy community.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 9, 2023
On the DDoS front, the companies involved are doubtless bolstering their defenses, but bulwarking for brute force denial of service attacks is an ongoing process, and there’s no panacea.
From Time ● Aug. 25, 2014
In late 1938, dead-sure war was coming, Rosenstiel began bulwarking his company against war's impact.
From Time Magazine Archive
This bulwarking looked something like a boat-builder's stocks.
From Toilers of the Sea by Victor Hugo
