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fortress

[fawr-tris] / ˈfɔr trɪs /


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“Beaufort” comes from the Old French of “beau fort” or “bel fort” for beautiful fortress.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Who has built themselves a fortress at home?

From BBC • May 26, 2026

His social media feeds increasingly blur the line between governance, architecture and fortress fantasy: giant protective systems, controlled ceremonial spaces, triumphant crowds and heavily curated images of power.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

It is positioned before a photographic backdrop of a fortress that overlooks lush, hilly terrain and coastal waters.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Every house was a secret place, a fortress, within which anything might be going on.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt




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