strongholds
- plural of stronghold.
Example Sentences
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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
Another U.S. goal is to aggressively counter anti-American propaganda by Islamist extremist groups, which the administration says have been driven from strongholds in the Middle East and are “exploiting the ungoverned spaces” across Africa.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
This week, his left-wing Labour Party lost more than half its seats in local councils across the country, including several historic strongholds.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
William was in Europe, part of a high-level Allied mission to scour Nazi strongholds for intelligence secrets.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
