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fortress

[fawr-tris] / ˈfɔr trɪs /


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

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

The dwarfs led Kvasir to their workshop, deep within the walls of their fortress.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman




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