stronghold
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His rally appearance, along with the endorsement of local Rep. Russell Fry, who was the third-place finisher in the first round of voting two weeks ago, transformed that region into a stronghold for Graham.
From Slate ● Aug. 26, 2026
El-Fasher was the army's last stronghold in the western region of Darfur until it fell to the RSF and allied Arab militias after 18 months last October.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
But Poland is a Catholic stronghold and people are already flocking to the unfinished site -- whether out of faith or sheer curiousity.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
Places like Wigan - in Greater Manchester, Burnham's stronghold - often languish next to the bigger cities in whose shadow they sit.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
As Toussaint neared the last British stronghold, he said, “We are fighting that liberty—that most precious of all earthly posses-sions—may not perish.”
From "Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science" by Marc Aronson
Nigeria has been fighting a jihadist conflict that over the years has seen armed Islamist groups spread and fracture outside their strongholds in the northeast.
From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 2026
According to the indictment, the Hoovers had strongholds over specific hotels and motels in their territory, including the Stadium Inn & Spas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
How far does Zohran Mamdani’s political approach and appeal carry beyond liberal strongholds in city centers?
From Slate ● Jun. 29, 2026
Authorities in Chad and Nigeria have not commented, but on Sunday Chad's presidency said it had carried out retaliatory "intensive air strikes" on Boko Haram strongholds.
From BBC ● May 11, 2026
“There are a few special strongholds within the house. One is the room where you have been staying. Another is a second room on the other side of the attic.”
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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