fortress

Example Sentences

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My brother had his bar mitzvah at the mountaintop fortress of Masada overlooking the Dead Sea.

From Salon

Historians describe that conflict, which made widespread use of trench warfare, as a precursor to World War I. It also proved that Crimea, once considered a natural fortress, was vulnerable to modern seaborne attacks.

From Washington Post

For starters, the passenger must gain entry to the cockpit, which, since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, has become a fortress against intruders.

From Washington Post

Meanwhile, elite colleges have become fortresses for the rich, he said.

From New York Times

But some companies burned by recent explosions are simply moving into the biggest fortress they can find.

From New York Times