as in fortress
a structure or place from which one can resist attack
defenders at the border fortifications preparing for an attack
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That is, a swift penetration of dirt and concrete fortifications by engineers and supporting vehicles—often under fire—so that tanks and infantry can break through.
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David Axe, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
Ukraine was steadily addressing its deficit of manpower and fortifications, increasing attrition to Russian forces on the battlefield, and supporting infrastructure behind the frontlines.
—Michael Kofman, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2024
In just a mere 24 hours, Ukraine's forces defeated two major lines of fortifications in the Kursk region that took Russia over two-and-a-half years and over $170 million to construct.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 11 Aug. 2024
The next round of Louisiana's grants for roof fortification opens Wednesday.
—Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 18 Sep. 2024
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David Axe, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
Ukraine was steadily addressing its deficit of manpower and fortifications, increasing attrition to Russian forces on the battlefield, and supporting infrastructure behind the frontlines.
—Michael Kofman, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2024
In just a mere 24 hours, Ukraine's forces defeated two major lines of fortifications in the Kursk region that took Russia over two-and-a-half years and over $170 million to construct.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 11 Aug. 2024
The next round of Louisiana's grants for roof fortification opens Wednesday.
—Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 18 Sep. 2024
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The fortress, known as Apsaros, lies along Georgia’s western coast in what is now the town of Gonio.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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This ancient Viking ring fortress, built around 980 AD, offers insight into Denmark's riveting past (though the site remains buried underground presently, there is an informative informational display).Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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The county is a conservative stronghold located about an hour north of Phoenix.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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The district, in Northwest Indiana, is made up of steel-belt cities like Gary and Hammond and has historically been considered a Democratic stronghold.Jake Allen, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Nov. 2024
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Overlooking the town and the main beach is Riva Castle, a 1,500-year-old Byzantine citadel.Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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An archeological site, which now sprawls across the citadel grounds, reveals a wealth of relics from the former seat of power.Chris Humphrey, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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While some people may see certain platforms as a breeding ground for hate speech, others may see them as the last bastion of free speech.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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The venue was City College in Harlem, a working class bastion of higher education that’s been minting Nobel laureates and business tycoons for more than a century.Dan Morrison, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
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Set in a castle in the Middle Ages, the epic details a lord and his family living in a haunted mansion.Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024
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In the scene her character Anna celebrates as her lonely castle reopens its doors for the first time in, well, forever.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 19 Oct. 2024
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Climb to the top of the ruins of the island's 18th-century fort to catch sweeping views across the sea towards neighboring islands.Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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California Beach fort erected by ‘Bay Boys’ surfer gang will be demolished, Palos Verdes Estates officials say Sept. 21, 2016 Palos Verdes Estates Mayor Dawn Murdock had a more muted response, noting that some residents will be relieved and others frustrated by the agreement.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2024
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“Fortification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortification. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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