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
Citadelle Henri, also known as Citadelle Laferriere, is a 19th-century fortress and popular tourist spot.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 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
"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
The sun was still high and he was dimly aware of a hill with a tall, gray fortress looming at its crest.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
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