Sentence examples for steps to fortify from inspiring English sources

He has sent a number of troops to Sicily, and has taken steps to fortify Messina and Syracuse.

While the Egyptian government is taking steps to fortify its reserves, like selling bonds abroad and soliciting rapid international aid, Mr. Nasr said in state news media on Wednesday that the military was also doing its part with a $1 billion loan from its "production profits" — that is, profits from its unusual ministry-owned commercial empire.

The move is the latest in a series of steps by China to fortify its banking system ahead of what could be a difficult year for the Chinese economy.

Steps were being taken to fortify Europe against such hybrid attacks, Carter said.

Mr. Cuomo's proposal comes as lawmakers, disaster experts and residents debate what steps New York should take to fortify itself against extreme weather.

To that end, the Damage Assessment Report recommends that China move rapidly to implement an integrated programme of inexpensive and proven steps, beginning with efforts to fortify staple foods like flour, soy sauce and salt with vitamins and minerals.

"The Islamic Resistance Movement calls on the jihadi groups in Iraq to step up their jihad work," it said, "to fortify and support against the American and British occupation, in support of our jihad brothers in Palestine and Lebanon".

In an effort to fortify the language internationally, Brazil has stepped up its financial support for the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Natinns, created in 1996.

When Kostelic stepped into the gate for his second run, a line of officers moved to fortify the gate that separates the athletes from the crowd.

Flood preparations were under way here for what officials estimate will be weeks of flood conditions: Members of the National Guard were constructing 20,000 feet of barriers to fortify and elevate levees along Lake Palourde, which sits on Morgan City's back step.

Tungsten is used to fortify steel for cars.