fortress
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Turning Villa Park into a fortress, they established themselves as a top‑four contender during 2023-24 while also reaching the semi-finals of the Conference League, where they were beaten 6-2 on aggregate by Olympiakos.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
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
One worry about how defensible Netflix’s fortress is comes from how fast it got here.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026
“The building is a fortress, it’s got thick concrete walls,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026
“Point it toward that castle over there,” Jack said, and she pulled on the handle until they were pointed at the large stone fortress.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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