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windbreaks

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plural of windbreak

as in forts

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Under Spanish rule, able-bodied Malay men, from teenagers to adults, were required to perform 40 days of unpaid annual labor on roads, bridges, churches, forts, piers, plantations, haciendas and mines.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
A number of defensive forts were planned across the island, including one to be erected right where the Africans had been buried.

— Victoria Davies, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of forts

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The optical illusion reminded early settlers of the blockades of wooden stakes, or palisades, built around forts to ward off threats.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
In 2014, the regional nonprofit group SOS Sahel came to Barkadroussou and taught villagers to stabilize the dunes by building palisades of palm fronds.

— Julie Bourdin, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026

Definition of palisades

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As the fire raged, mother and son used garden hoses to defend their property as nearby dwellings were torched.

— Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Amenities and experiences The name Anasazi refers to the Native American civilization that once inhabited the Four Corners region, renowned for their cliff dwellings and recognized as the ancestors of today's Pueblo peoples.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of dwellings

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Denmark hopes to foster a closer relationship with Florida, Sorensen said, because the two are strongholds in life sciences and maritime industries.

— Zoey Thomas, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
In the Almería suburb of La Cañada, one of Vox’s strongholds, those talking points are producing results.

— Vasco Cotovio, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of strongholds

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Aargau Cantonal Police said one person was killed and five others were wounded after shots were fired at the event in the town of Aarau, a scenic area known for its lush valleys, medieval castles and thermal springs.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
The mountains, castles, and ruins of Ashina enable a unique traversal system.

— Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of castles

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Aging only 30 percent of his wine in barrel while the remainder stays in stainless-steel tanks on the lees, Séguier lets the soil express itself in the glass.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 26 July 2026
Until bottling in June, the wine stays in stainless steel tanks, partly on its lees (the dead yeast) with some lees stirring (batonnage) to get a good mouthfeel.

— Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026

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