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fortress

[fawr-tris] / ˈfɔr trɪs /


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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

When Everton said a tearful farewell to their atmospheric Goodison Park home after 133 years in the summer, hopes were high that Hill Dickinson Stadium could become the fortress fans dreamed of.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 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

The dwarfs shrugged, and believed themselves to be extremely clever in their fortress by the sea.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman




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