fort
Example Sentences
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The region included extensive networks of forts, roads, and towns linked to the wider Roman Empire, facilitating movement across Europe, north Africa, and beyond.
From Science Daily
With six children between them, Johansson and Liikamaa are also able to take time with family while the other one holds the fort.
From BBC
“Nvidia is the power-hungry, dirty solution holding the fort until the competition comes in with a completely different approach,” he said.
From MarketWatch
Most of the known Roman remains in Wales are from military camps and forts, while grandiose estates like this are less commonly found.
From BBC
We made a little fort in the D&D basement.
From Los Angeles Times
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