forts

plural of fort

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Noun
  • Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean are monuments, castles, museums, fortresses and expansive gardens that protected the city, celebrate its seafaring history and serve as a visual reminder of its importance in the world.
    Anthony DeMarco, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Meanwhile, history-loving travelers will love exploring the island’s capital via colorful Spanish-colonial architecture and imposing, ancient fortresses like La Fortaleza and El Morro.
    Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • The fall of Homs gave insurgents control over Syria's strategic heartland and key highway crossroads, severing Damascus from Assad's coastal strongholds of Latakia and Tartus, home to Russian military bases.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Russian warplanes conducted bombing while Iran sent allied forces including Lebanon's Hezbollah and Iraqi militia to reinforce the Syrian military and storm insurgent strongholds.
    Suleiman Al-Khalidi and Timour Azhari, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Yes, the final leg of your journey may be a bit lengthy, depending on your airport of choice, but the ride is accented by soaring mountain crags, centuries-old castles, and cliff-side vineyards.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The ice castles in Woodstock feature ice slides, a polar pub and a path covered in festive lights for guests to take a stroll through.
    Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
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