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"There are still small numbers of turtle doves living in the national park and we hope that careful releases like this can help create a new and much-needed South Downs stronghold," Bushell said.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 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

When the entire forest appeared to be storming his stronghold, Macbeth realized his folly too late.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 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

My ship was in bad shape, so instead of returning directly to my stronghold, I headed to Joe’s Garage, an orbital starship repair shop over in Sector Ten.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

Yemen’s civil war began after the Houthis swept out of their northern strongholds and seized the Yemeni capital, San’a, in 2014.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

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

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