Example sentences for: fortunes

How can you use “fortunes” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • Founded in 641 and expanded by the Fatimids in the mid-ninth century, Cairo — Al-Qahira or “the City of Victory” —  became one of the most powerful Islamic cities in the world during the Medieval era, marking a rebirth in Egypt’s fortunes.

  • The WSJ reports that concerns about Indonesia's President Suharto's ability to turn things around--because he's infirm and because he has too many family members with fortunes to protect--have gotten so bad that on Thursday, supermarkets were jammed by those trying to stock up on essential goods.

  • Whatever the fortunes of religion itself, a dwindling cultural acquaintance with the Bible's English is surely inevitable.

  • Fortunes have changed — and not for the better — for the town of Cárdenas, 15 km (9 miles) east of Varadero.

  • The Post underscores that McCain also intervened to assist BellSouth, which contributed plane rides and $60,000 to his political fortunes.


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