fortify
verb (used with object)
to protect or strengthen against attack; surround or provide with defensive military works.
have been fortifying
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present perfect progressiveof fortify.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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The two U.S. allies have been fortifying security ties as a counterbalance to China's growing military strength.
From Reuters ● Oct. 18, 2022
Ukrainian cybersecurity professionals have been fortifying the defenses of critical infrastructure since 2017, with more than $40 million in U.S. assistance.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 15, 2022
Poland, Lithuania and Latvia have been fortifying their borders with Belarus, and have managed recently to stop thousands of people trying to enter their countries.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 2, 2021
In the past month, these extremists have been fortifying their bunkers, bolstering their numbers.
From Time Magazine Archive
We have been fortifying still more; and I would advise you not to neglect such a precaution altogether.
From Satanstoe by James Fenimore Cooper
