fortress

Example Sentences

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Masala, the analyst, said that Narva today resembled a "fortress."

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

Alcatraz island - nicknamed "the Rock" because it was regarded as an impregnable fortress - is home to the shuttered federal penitentiary that housed some of the most dangerous criminals in the US.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 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

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

She stayed out of the living room, my fortress, and only ventured into the kitchen when she knew I wasn’t there.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia