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fortress

[fawr-tris] / ˈfɔr trɪs /


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It is positioned before a photographic backdrop of a fortress that overlooks lush, hilly terrain and coastal waters.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Now, of course, that’s a ridiculous premise because it suggests that people only come to the president, he never goes anywhere else, that he should be sequestered in this fortress.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

When Everton said a tearful farewell to their atmospheric Goodison Park home after 133 years in the summer, hopes were high that Hill Dickinson Stadium could become the fortress fans dreamed of.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

Masala, the analyst, said that Narva today resembled a "fortress."

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

In the fortress behind mine, however, lived an orange cat who came and went from her house at will through a push entrance specifically designed for felines.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth




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