stronghold
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Although Israel insisted the conflicts were separate, it did agree to limit its strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs - a stronghold of Hezbollah also known as Dahieh.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Long known as a centre of Islamic scholarship and city wary of Muammar Gaddafi's authoritarian rule, Derna became a stronghold of Al-Qaeda and later the Islamic State group after the 2011 uprising.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
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
The ancient stronghold of the black brothers was no Winterfell, no true castle at all.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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