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fortress

[fawr-tris] / ˈfɔr trɪs /


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“Beaufort” comes from the Old French of “beau fort” or “bel fort” for beautiful fortress.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Ali Salame, from Kfar Remen in Nabatiyeh district near the castle, said the seizure of the fortress brought back bad memories of long Israeli occupations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

"A fortress North America," he said, "is in everyone's interest."

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

His social media feeds increasingly blur the line between governance, architecture and fortress fantasy: giant protective systems, controlled ceremonial spaces, triumphant crowds and heavily curated images of power.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

I suspect that inside the impenetrable fortress of conventionality he’s become, there’s one crazy-ass museum.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson




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