stronghold
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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
Morales rejects the allegations and has been hiding from the law in his central coca-growing stronghold of Chapare since late 2024.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
In the 2026 election, the BJP not only swept to power but also defeated Banerjee in her long-time stronghold of Bhabanipur, where Adhikari contested against her while simultaneously retaining Nandigram.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
Does any goodness linger in this last derelict stronghold?
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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