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stronghold

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


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That historic exodus helped turn South Korea into a stronghold of the Christian faith and one of the world’s biggest exporters of missionaries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

"Canvassing has a big impact," the 41-year-old told AFP in Jaszfenyszaru, a central Hungarian town long considered a stronghold of Orban's Fidesz party.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Minicircle is based in the libertarian stronghold of Próspera, a small charter city on the island of Roatán, off the coast of Honduras, with its own laws and regulatory frameworks.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

"He was there at the North Ryde address, and we will allege he conveyed Mr Baghsarian to the stronghold," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

As soon as he was out of sight of Cluny’s stronghold, Chickenhound slowed to a leisurely walk.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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