1.   It resembles a fortress.

2.   The ministry increasingly resembles a fortress under siege, attacked both at home and abroad for errant behavior and policy mismanagement.

3.   Although its sturdiness may have saved lives, the building did not meet the tough security standards for new U.S. embassies, which often resemble fortresses.

4.   The embassy resembles a fortress, protected by barbed wire, metal detectors and swinging gates.

5.   The hotel where the four teams have been lodged resembles a fortress with gun-toting commandos having taken up positions both inside and outside the premises.

6.   The hotel where the four teams have been lodged resembles a fortress with gun-toting military security having taken up positions both inside and outside the premises.