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stronghold

[strawng-hohld, strong-] / ˈstrɔŋˌhoʊld, ˈstrɒŋ- /


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L.A. rose as the Republican stronghold of California.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

The announcement prompted scenes of panic in Beirut's southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold, where residents were seen fleeing the area following the remarks.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Morales rejects the allegations and has been hiding from the law in his central coca-growing stronghold of Chapare since late 2024.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Palantir continues to have a stronghold in its government business, where its early start in the defense sector and deep relationships in Washington limit its vulnerabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Down in the valley was the Long Knife stronghold.

From "In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse" by Joseph Marshall III




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