fortify
verb (used with object)
to protect or strengthen against attack; surround or provide with defensive military works.
is fortifying
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present progressiveof fortify (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Right now, the smart money is fortifying against a downturn.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2025
In the sky, China is fortifying its long-range abilities.
From Reuters ● Aug. 1, 2023
Fighting: In the south, Russia is fortifying lines of defense, a research group said, after pulling out of Kherson.
From New York Times ● Nov. 28, 2022
The internationally hailed writings of Anne Frank feature prominently in the third installment, and hearing her optimism in the face of death is fortifying.
From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2022
In line of battle since two o’clock A. M. The First Minnesota is fortifying our position.
From Diary of Battery A, First Regiment Rhode Island Light Artillery by Theodore Reichardt
