fortress

Example Sentences

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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

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

Emery has turned Villa Park into a fortress, with just one home league defeat in 2025, fewer than any other team.

From Barron's • Dec. 21, 2025

The walls of Hob made a fortress some nights, rescuing them from the feuds and conspiracies.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead