stronghold
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The Socialists won just 28 seats in the 109-seat regional assembly in Andalusia -- the party's worst-ever showing in its former electoral stronghold -- in Sunday's polls in Spain's most populous region.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
For the first time, the capital got a directly elected Green mayor - Zoë Garbett - winning in the former Labour stronghold of Hackney.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
It was also expected to log its worst-ever result in Wales, normally a Labour stronghold, in elections to pick members of the local assembly.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Wales -- the cradle of Britain's revered National Health Service and a former industrial powerhouse -- has been a Labour Party stronghold for well over a century.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
Into the stronghold of the Enemy in the North, into Dol Guldur, he had once ventured.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
Vocabulary lists containing stronghold
In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The High King
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Pay Attention, Carter Jones
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
