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as in enriched
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as in braced
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 strengthened
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 hardened
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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Recent Examples of fortified
Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 28 Sep. 2024
Sitting below sea level, around 30 feet below the main hospital, the fortified area is now home to a maternity ward, a pediatric facility and areas for intensive care, dialysis and neurosurgery.
—Richard Engel, NBC News, 23 Sep. 2024
Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
The company has also rolled out a sports strategy calling for the acquisition of growth-stage companies within the media rights, athlete marketing and golf verticals; and fortified its music efforts by launching a music publishing division and opening a Nashville office.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Finally, the 15 acres of grounds include a meadow surrounded by apple and beech trees, the moat around the fortified house, and a pond.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 28 Sep. 2024
Sitting below sea level, around 30 feet below the main hospital, the fortified area is now home to a maternity ward, a pediatric facility and areas for intensive care, dialysis and neurosurgery.
—Richard Engel, NBC News, 23 Sep. 2024
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Equally adept at whisking off makeup residue, sunscreen, and other impurities—while leaving moisture intact—the face wash is fortified with soothing botanical ingredients with a designer pedigree.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
The company has also rolled out a sports strategy calling for the acquisition of growth-stage companies within the media rights, athlete marketing and golf verticals; and fortified its music efforts by launching a music publishing division and opening a Nashville office.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2024
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Israel has repeatedly battered strongholds of Lebanese armed group Hezbollah in the southern suburbs of the capital Beirut.Reuters, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Biden administration's gang member plan Another video, addressing immigration, included footage of an armed group of men filmed in an apartment building in Aurora, Colorado.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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And then the network braced for impact.Michael Schneider, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
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In April, 2021, a jury was preparing to deliver a verdict on Derek Chauvin, the police officer who knelt on the neck of George Floyd, and the White House braced for civil unrest if he was found not guilty.Evan Osnos, The New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2024
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Hostilities between the two Korean leaders have been simmering this year as North Korea has appeared to have intensified its nuclear production efforts and strengthened ties with Russia, deepening widespread concern in the West over the isolated nation’s direction.Yoonjung Seo, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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In contrast, Al-Ahly strengthened its ranks with several deals, including the duo Nada Khaled and Nora Khaled, former Pyramids’ players.Assile Toufaily, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Apple has now hardened Safari to prevent modification of those configurations files.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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Public attitudes toward nuclear energy hardened after the disaster, especially as investigations showed that regulators had underestimated risks at the site.Amanda Kennell, Discover Magazine, 19 Oct. 2024
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Behl said the diatomite tells him that the area was nutrient rich with algae that supported a complex ecosystem including dolphins, fish and whales that crowded the area for food.Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2024
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When the soil becomes depleted, pepper plants display signs of nutrient deficiencies, including curled leaves, stunted growth, and poor fruiting.Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2024
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Join a gym, hire a personal trainer, or splurge on high-quality, nutritious food.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Tips For Consuming Chicken and Eggs Chicken and eggs are versatile protein sources that can be paired with other nutritious foods to create healthy meals and snacks.Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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Artificial sweeteners: Artificial sweeteners are zero- or low-calorie alternatives to nutritive sweeteners, such as table sugar.Chaunie Brusie, RN, Parents, 1 July 2024
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From helpful nutritive additions and lymphatic massage to journaling, reading, and simply spending time with loved ones, Elsesser finds ways to prioritize herself, at home and abroad.Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2024
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“Fortified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortified. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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