11.   Some of the agents, to fortify their position, are funneling more artists into indoor arenas rather than outdoor, SFX-controlled amphitheaters.

12.   Statements on the issue escalated markedly Friday as both sides fortified their positions in anticipation of a confrontation next week.

13.   The Russians fortified their positions and appeared ready to launch their assault.

14.   The Taliban positions are heavily fortified and do not appear to have sustained much damage from the heavy bombing by American jets.

15.   To allay fears, the Israeli military has begun fortifying security positions around the affected settlements.

16.   To fortify his position, the Serb commander in Prizren has dragooned civilians, put them in military uniforms and ordered them to dig trenches.

17.   Both government and rebel soldiers were digging trenches and fortifying positions, the reports said.

18.   Both the Russians and the Chechens have been fortifying fixed positions in recent days, but neither side has launched any major offensives.

19.   Bulldozers dug trenches and piled up dirt barriers to fortify the positions.

20.   In two Palestinian neighborhoods of Hebron, Israeli troops fortified positions seized early Friday.