Example Sentences

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One of the newest members of NATO, Finland, is fortifying a portion of its 800-mile border with Russia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

But since this "Loki" variant is fortifying its identity as a serialized story, it may not matter whether the latest incarnation of the villain meets up with his big-screen self.

From Salon • Oct. 5, 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

“A crisis of confidence for the euro seems almost inevitable, which is fortifying the greenback and sending bond yields lower as the safety trade overrules.”

From Reuters • May 29, 2018

September 13th.—Buell has impressed 10,000 slaves, and is fortifying Nashville.

From A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital by Jones, John Beauchamp