fortress
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Citadelle Henri, also known as Citadelle Laferriere, is a 19th-century fortress and popular tourist spot.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
On Tuesday night, at the fortress of soccer giant Inter Milan, the Norwegians pulled off their most surprising victory yet.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026
“The building is a fortress, it’s got thick concrete walls,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 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
The fortress stood on a high bluff on a sharp curve of the river about 50 miles north of New York City.
From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen
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