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The seat, which Min has held since last year, was for decades in a Republican stronghold that in recent years became a swing district in coastal Orange County.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

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

They dragged boards and other materials down from the scrap heap by Miss Bessie’s pasture and built their castle stronghold in the place they had found in the woods.

From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson

They moved between wildlife strongholds, skirting areas containing major human obstacles, including the capital, Lusaka, and heavily developed industrial areas.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

Police officials said the money came from parliamentary funds available to lawmakers to finance special projects, usually in their electoral strongholds.

From Barron's ● Sep. 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

"Even in the west, we know the prowess of the warrior clans of the Mountains of the Moon. What brings you down from your strongholds, my lords?"

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin