stronghold

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Two of the by-elections will be held in Toronto, in constituencies that are considered Liberal strongholds.

From BBC

Reporters are forbidden by Hezbollah from freely accessing the group's stronghold in Beirut's southern suburbs, although the organisation does organise press trips.

From Barron's

In the Hezbollah stronghold of Beirut's southern suburbs, an AFP correspondent said a loud explosion was heard on Monday, with smoke seen rising from the area.

From Barron's

Joint U.S.-Israeli military operations also took aim at security organizations in western Iran’s Kurdish areas, which are traditional antiregime strongholds.

From The Wall Street Journal

Newsom's team, meanwhile, told Politico the book tour was planned to show "support" for Democratic candidates in Republican strongholds and "up and down the ballot."

From Barron's