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the fort held a prominent position and was located high above sea level with strategic views to the entrance -lrb- sydney heads -rrb- of port jackson.
Output:
the fort occupied a major position and stood high above sea level with crucial views to the entrance -lrb- sydney heads -rrb- of port jackson.