fortress

Example Sentences

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The island fortress entered American cultural lore after a 1962 escape by three inmates, which became an inspiration for the film "Escape from Alcatraz" starring Clint Eastwood.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

"It's knockout football and we go into it with confidence. You see the supporters get into the stadium early and Selhurst was rocking tonight and we can make it a fortress."

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

One worry about how defensible Netflix’s fortress is comes from how fast it got here.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

Companies are creating cash cushions — also known as fortress balance sheets — to protect themselves from a possible downturn.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026

But against Minas Tirith was set another fortress, greater and more strong.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien