fortress

Example Sentences

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That is, Berkshire’s fortress balance sheet and its durable earnings make it more valuable in times of stress or chaos, since it can deploy capital when others are constrained.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

The Maduros tried to escape into a safe place, the US president explained, describing it as a military "fortress".

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

Escape is impossible: She’s in a fortress in a city on a volcanic mountain, surrounded by rivers of lava and perched high above the fields of flowers her mother once loved.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 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

After locking me inside, the small ogre carried me into their armored vehicle and we proceeded to leave the fortress.

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