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Meanwhile, India has fortified its energy supplies in recent weeks by significantly increasing imports from Russia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen has fortified her army with more soldiers from supportive houses as well as with new riders for her herd of dragons.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2024

“Please Don’t Cry” has fortified Rapsody’s healing journey, and she’s better for it.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2024

The nonprofit organization, founded in 1981, has doubled its staff to about 50, and, with a capital campaign still underway, has fortified itself for the long fight ahead.

From Washington Post • Jul. 6, 2021

"Ah! you see when a man is an engineer—" "And has fortified Belle-Isle—'tis natural, my friend."

From The Man in the Iron Mask by Dumas père, Alexandre