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as in to brace
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally
Kelly fortified herself for the basketball tournament with a series of confidence-boosting exercises
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as in to strengthen
to increase the ability of (as a muscle) to exert physical force
he downed another granola bar to fortify himself for the rest of the bike ride
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as in to harden
to make able to withstand physical hardship, strain, or exposure
bought lots of warm clothing to fortify ourselves against the cold
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Similar to some of the other measures, this would fortify current law rather than create anything new.
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Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
Some foods naturally contain vitamin D or are fortified with this essential nutrient.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
The sturdy concrete walls, hurricane-proof windows and doors are fortified with a layer of foam insulation, providing extra safety against the most violent storms.
—Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 12 Oct. 2024
The Russians fortified at least one highrise, compelling the Ukrainians to drop the entire building with explosive charges.
—David Axe, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
Some foods naturally contain vitamin D or are fortified with this essential nutrient.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
The sturdy concrete walls, hurricane-proof windows and doors are fortified with a layer of foam insulation, providing extra safety against the most violent storms.
—Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 12 Oct. 2024
The Russians fortified at least one highrise, compelling the Ukrainians to drop the entire building with explosive charges.
—David Axe, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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This leads to an honest and bracing conversation about the nature of addiction.Noel Murray, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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Loading your audio article California air quality regulators late Friday approved a plan to strengthen limits on the planet-warming emissions from gasoline and diesel fuels, a move expected to raise gas prices while bringing public health benefits.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The measures regarding strengthening rent control protections and charter cleanup items garnered more support from voters, according to early results.Destiny Torres, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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That is a popular question among a cohort of Americans who are convinced of a coming cataclysm between violent factions in the country—and who are readying themselves for it.Clare Malone, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Seoul, South Korea CNN — There is growing intelligence that North Korea has been readying itself for a more direct role in Russia’s war in Ukraine, a move that could reverberate far beyond the frontlines of the war raging in Europe.Yoonjung Seo, CNN, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Fortify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortify. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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