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

In one screen narrating the Battle of Yashima, Minamoto clan cavalry descend through a narrow pass to storm a Taira clan fortress.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

Along with its embattled neighbour Kramatorsk, Slovyansk is designated as a "fortress city".

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

“The building is a fortress, it’s got thick concrete walls,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

Over the years I’d heard many rumors about my parents: that they were millionaires, that they were building a fortress on the mountain, that they had hidden away enough food to last decades.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover