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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

Drake’s always been a bully, throwing stones from his frigid fortress of solitude and hiding his hand in a diamond-encrusted glove he won at auction.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

“This time around, there’s an opportunity to really get to a fortress balance sheet,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Turning Villa Park into a fortress, they established themselves as a top‑four contender during 2023-24 while also reaching the semi-finals of the Conference League, where they were beaten 6-2 on aggregate by Olympiakos.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

They lead me in procession around Lev, weaving a fortress that only I will enter.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper




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