stronghold
noun
a well-fortified place; fortress.
strongholds
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pluralof stronghold.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Texas is showing faster AI diffusion than tech strongholds in California and Washington state, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 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
Cleopatra sent her soldiers to guard strongholds on Egypt’s borders, expecting Mark Antony’s troops to engage Octavian on land, but Mark Antony no longer had an army.
From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby
