fortress
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Now, of course, that’s a ridiculous premise because it suggests that people only come to the president, he never goes anywhere else, that he should be sequestered in this fortress.
From Slate • May 4, 2026
Dominating a sandy stretch of Qatar’s northern coast, Ras Laffan is a sprawling industrial fortress of pipes, flare stacks and loading berths built around the world’s largest artificial harbor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 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
Masala, the analyst, said that Narva today resembled a "fortress."
From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026
My bedroom became my fortress against the squabbling girls, a hideaway where I could be alone with my thoughts.
From "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba
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