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noun ADJ. great | formidable, impregnable, strong | grim VERB + FORTRESS attack, besiege, lay siege to | take Greek warriors took the fortress with little effort. | hold, occupy FORTRESS + VERB be/come under attack, be/come under siege | fall The fortress fell after a nine-day siege. FORTRESS + NOUN town PREP. in a/the ~ They took refuge in the fortress.
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