fortress
Example Sentences
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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
"It's knockout football and we go into it with confidence. You see the supporters get into the stadium early and Selhurst was rocking tonight and we can make it a fortress."
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026
On Tuesday night, at the fortress of soccer giant Inter Milan, the Norwegians pulled off their most surprising victory yet.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 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
The great hall of the fortress swirled with action, and from our vantage point we could see it all.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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