stronghold

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

Here, too, the Germans enjoyed early success, driving the British and their Commonwealth forces some 350 miles across the rim of Africa, from their stronghold outside Tobruk, Libya to western Egypt.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026

His stronghold is the Chapare region in central Bolivia, which is now a potential flashpoint.

From Barron's ● Jun. 20, 2026

For decades, the working-class area was a die-hard Labour stronghold.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026

That afternoon, crouched in the stronghold of Terabithia, they held a council of war.

From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson

Nigeria has been fighting a jihadist conflict that over the years has seen armed Islamist groups spread and fracture outside their strongholds in the northeast.

From Barron's ● Jul. 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

Nor has the action been solely in traditional labor strongholds, such as the Northeast and California.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026

It was used by patrols or by messengers going swiftly to lesser posts and strongholds north-away, between Cirith Ungol and the narrows of Isenmouthe, the iron jaws of Carach Angren.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien