fortress
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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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